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FV08 JHY

2008 BMW 123

Not stated Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,594 mi
Last recorded131,594 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 JHY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourNot stated
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 131,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

propshaft bush worn

Fail 12 Feb 2025 131,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

propshaft bush worn

Pass 7 Feb 2024 118,780 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexi hose - perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension rod/arm - outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 118,777 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn top suspension rod/arm - inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all flexi hose - perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension rod/arm - outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides chassis/inner sill/under floor areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 105,865 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 105,865 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm bent (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in hub back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn abs wire clips to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 95,942 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,588 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 85,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 79,858 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 68,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 64,940 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 64,940 miles

Emissions not tested insufficient engine oil (7.4.B.1)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 61,503 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 225/45/17 RF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 54,464 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 54,464 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 43,924 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 43,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 30,223 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 30,197 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 22,655 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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FV08 JHY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Not stated with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 86,089 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV08 JHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV08 JHY registered?

FV08 JHY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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