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K12 RNC

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,572 mi
Last recorded134,572 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 RNC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 134,572 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 128,251 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 126,301 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 121,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 121,557 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 117,847 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,044 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 100,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,194 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 86,127 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 74,296 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,406 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,134 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 55,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,186 miles

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

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

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

cracking between both front tyre tread blocks

Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 39,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2011 38,182 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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K12 RNC 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 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 K12 RNC, 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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K12 RNC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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