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HL04 HTL

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,428 mi
Last recorded107,428 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL04 HTL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 107,428 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 101,067 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,421 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 84,267 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 84,264 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 74,101 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hoses perishing around centre mounts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Pass 20 Mar 2021 62,012 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,167 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 56,226 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 49,967 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 45,746 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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HL04 HTL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HL04 HTL, 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 HL04 HTL registered?

HL04 HTL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 8 October 2008.

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