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HX08 FSV

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

174,165 mi
Last recorded174,165 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 FSV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 174,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 174,164 miles

Emissions unable to be completed injector chuffing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 159,996 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 157,189 miles

General surface corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 154,433 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 147,027 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 140,769 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 138,674 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 136,312 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 124,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 113,482 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,697 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 93,310 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,901 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 70,637 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 55,744 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 35,372 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

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

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2010 15,154 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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HX08 FSV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HX08 FSV, 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 HX08 FSV registered?

HX08 FSV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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