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KIG 6545

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

302,789 mi
Last recorded302,789 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 6545
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 302,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 302,789 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 302,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 292,436 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 292,418 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 174,822 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 171,535 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 162,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 155,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 137,379 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 125,595 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Mar 2017 112,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp Broken

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 97,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp Broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 84,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 84,680 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 69,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 58,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,045 miles

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 3 Feb 2012 47,100 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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KIG 6545 is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KIG 6545, 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 KIG 6545 registered?

KIG 6545 is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 2 October 2008.

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