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H26 BYE

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

169,277 mi
Last recorded169,277 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 BYE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 169,277 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 164,641 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 154,468 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2023 154,457 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has crack

Pass 9 Jan 2022 154,112 miles

near side front windscreen has crack

Pass 1 Jul 2020 149,479 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 141,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 141,051 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 124,171 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 124,170 miles

Front Registration plate insecure Damaged (0.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres worn inner edge cracking in tread

parking brake 19%

Pass 3 Jun 2016 87,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,061 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,278 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin and brake discs corroded

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 May 2013 66,624 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2013 66,624 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,630 miles

air bag light on

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,298 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,361 miles

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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H26 BYE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H26 BYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H26 BYE registered?

H26 BYE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is H26 BYE safe to buy?

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