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HV08 DCY

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,462 mi
Last recorded117,462 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DCY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 117,462 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 110,107 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 108,913 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 106,938 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 98,149 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 88,584 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,549 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 73,018 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 57,686 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 46,635 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 4,735 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,122 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,795 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,672 miles

emissions too clean!

Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,929 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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HV08 DCY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HV08 DCY, 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 HV08 DCY registered?

HV08 DCY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is HV08 DCY safe to buy?

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