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HV08 NWS

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,621 mi
Last recorded149,621 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 NWS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 149,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake warning lamp on

Pass 4 Sep 2023 140,645 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 140,643 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 133,181 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 123,715 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 105,508 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 102,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 99,385 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 99,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,857 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 78,661 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 71,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to nearside rear tyre wall

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,750 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on edges of tread, rear brake pads getting a little low, sill covers fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

offside rear tyre worn close to the limit.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,121 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 30,398 miles

damage offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

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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HV08 NWS is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NWS, 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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HV08 NWS is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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