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KS08 HBE

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,534 mi
Last recorded92,534 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HBE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 92,534 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 88,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,547 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 79,227 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 71,630 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 63,782 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 63,582 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 51,809 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,985 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 42,532 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 40,457 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2014 35,398 miles

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 2 May 2013 32,995 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 30,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 27,446 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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KS08 HBE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KS08 HBE, 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 KS08 HBE registered?

KS08 HBE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is KS08 HBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 HBE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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