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KV08 VBE

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,359 mi
Last recorded85,359 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 VBE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 85,359 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leading (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,342 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 73,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 69,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 66,390 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 64,335 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 64,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 61,598 miles

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

Oil Leak

Undertrays damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 59,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,801 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,260 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,388 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 47,725 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,911 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cracking in the tread of both front tyres

Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,743 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,827 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)

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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KV08 VBE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black 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 KV08 VBE, 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 KV08 VBE registered?

KV08 VBE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 VBE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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