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HV08 WHT

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,211 mi
Last recorded116,211 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 WHT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 116,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2026 116,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2025 114,302 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 112,634 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 110,767 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 107,643 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 104,688 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 104,000 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 100,949 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 99,935 miles

nearside front inner brake lining approaching wear indicator

rear registration plate damaged but secure and readable

Fail 31 Jan 2018 99,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front inner brake lining approaching wear indicator

rear registration plate damaged but secure and readable

Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

engine cover insecure

Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,395 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,982 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,915 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,931 miles

N/S/F bumper damaged

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 60,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F bumper damaged

N/S/F tyre worn on inner + outer edges

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,771 miles

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

N/S/F bumper damaged but no sharp edges

O/S/F fog light glass broken

O/S/F tyre cut on outer side wall but no cords showing

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,047 miles

crack in rear noplate,front tyres wearing low on shoulders & edges.

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 WHT is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WHT, 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 WHT is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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