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HK08 VXB

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,084 mi
Last recorded151,084 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 VXB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 151,084 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 151,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 143,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 143,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 135,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 129,840 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 129,840 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 125,775 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 119,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 119,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 116,090 miles

Hand brake efficiency only just met the requirement

Pass 22 Aug 2017 108,636 miles

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

offside front shock absorber possibly incorrectly located/require investigation

offside front tyre chafed to inner wall

Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has large score mark on inner side wall

engine too clean for emissions reading

Fail 6 Mar 2017 107,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has large score mark on inner side wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine too clean for emissions reading

Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,980 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 99,980 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre nail

both front tyres cracked in tread and both wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 79,588 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres on 3.0 mm

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,688 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 49,982 miles

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

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

dpf fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2011 32,779 miles

emmisions not checked due to dfp fitted

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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HK08 VXB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK08 VXB, 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 HK08 VXB registered?

HK08 VXB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is HK08 VXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 VXB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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