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M123 BWM

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,880 mi
Last recorded131,880 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 BWM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 131,880 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 131,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 131,718 miles

can not pick up emissions

Pass 27 Sep 2023 125,708 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 120,199 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 115,667 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 112,695 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 110,029 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 105,064 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,962 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 101,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,545 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,066 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 77,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,045 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,215 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,215 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,253 miles

Smoke emission test reading too low for equipment to measure print out.

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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M123 BWM is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M123 BWM, 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 M123 BWM registered?

M123 BWM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is M123 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M123 BWM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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