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H3 OXE

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,114 mi
Last recorded133,114 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 OXE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 133,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 124,341 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 120,282 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 113,261 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 108,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 104,286 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 98,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft rubber mounting splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 98,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop shaft rubber mounting splitting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 89,066 miles

2 rear tyres worn inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 89,066 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit brake pads sensor insecure (4.11 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

2 rear tyres worn inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 79,956 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 75,493 miles

Offside Front tyre on limit

Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 73,956 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall marked with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 67,975 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 42,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,890 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 24,716 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 19,065 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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H3 OXE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H3 OXE, 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 H3 OXE registered?

H3 OXE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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