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HN08 OKO

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

225,926 mi
Last recorded225,926 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 OKO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 225,926 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 213,421 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 201,056 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 187,539 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 177,097 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 162,113 miles

Offside of vehicle has damage

Pass 27 Dec 2019 146,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 121,966 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 119,352 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 113,210 miles

Front bump stops perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover / undertray

Fail 8 May 2017 113,210 miles

Front bump stops perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover / undertray

Pass 9 May 2016 106,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

undertray

Pass 8 May 2015 100,231 miles

damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 92,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 10 May 2013 85,657 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration front and rear number plates.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration front and rear number plates.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,336 miles

both rear brake pads wearing low.

both rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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HN08 OKO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HN08 OKO, 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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HN08 OKO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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