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KEV 84Y

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

122,991 mi
Last recorded122,991 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEV 84Y
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 122,991 miles

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))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 122,964 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 120,905 miles

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))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 117,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 115,018 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 112,519 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,052 miles

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

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))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2020 107,531 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 107,429 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 105,112 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 101,364 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 101,364 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 95,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage, no ply or cords expossed

Fail 20 Jul 2017 95,288 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage, no ply or cords expossed

Pass 10 Nov 2016 89,710 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2016 85,612 miles

Emissions to Clean

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre Perished

Pass 29 Jan 2015 75,969 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions too clean to read

Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,687 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,133 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 38,983 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 38,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 26,267 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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KEV 84Y is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KEV 84Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KEV 84Y registered?

KEV 84Y is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is KEV 84Y safe to buy?

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