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K99 NLN

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,293 mi
Last recorded84,293 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 NLN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 84,293 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 84,293 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 79,087 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 72,309 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

TPMS light illuminated

Pass 22 Jun 2022 63,629 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 63,568 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 57,701 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

full under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 49,641 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2018 43,460 miles

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 39,495 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 34,599 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 31,088 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,935 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 21,490 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 17 Jul 2012 15,575 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 14,670 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 10,912 miles

Stone in N/S/R Brake back plate

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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K99 NLN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K99 NLN, 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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K99 NLN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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