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KO08 RXN

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

191,015 mi
Last recorded191,015 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 RXN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 191,015 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 174,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside front inner and both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 156,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 156,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 155,606 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front suspension arm, chalked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing/track control arm, chalked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2022 150,449 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 141,366 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 136,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 134,136 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 134,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking but cord not visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking but cord not visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 120,445 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 109,604 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 90,191 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 83,721 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,279 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to give readout

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,386 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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KO08 RXN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver 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 KO08 RXN, 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 KO08 RXN registered?

KO08 RXN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KO08 RXN safe to buy?

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