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KY08 CXR

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,963 mi
Last recorded151,963 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 CXR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 151,963 miles

gearbox mount modified slightly damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2025 151,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached top ball joint lock nut (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

gearbox mount modified slightly damaged

Pass 2 May 2024 147,471 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 147,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability inner (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability inner (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 145,332 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 138,516 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 131,550 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 131,550 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 125,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both front discs corroded slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2019 120,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear tie bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osf shock damp

Fail 5 Feb 2019 120,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear tie bar outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

osf shock damp

Pass 6 Feb 2018 108,185 miles

Front both border line pass 1.6mm

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 96,053 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 96,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,301 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,180 miles

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2015 78,102 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 56,576 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,758 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 35,258 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 35,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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KY08 CXR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KY08 CXR, 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 KY08 CXR registered?

KY08 CXR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is KY08 CXR safe to buy?

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