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M123 EWM

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,519 mi
Last recorded145,519 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 EWM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 145,519 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2024 141,459 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 137,582 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 133,443 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 128,986 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 126,385 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn knuckle rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring areas of underside of the vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2018 113,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 100,850 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 90,772 miles

Advise both rear tyre treads on 3mm tread and scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,177 miles

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

both front tyres cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre treads cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2015 86,797 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre treads cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2014 84,407 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,287 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 79,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,203 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,717 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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 EWM is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M123 EWM, 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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M123 EWM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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