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M123 HDC

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,129 mi
Last recorded111,129 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 HDC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 111,129 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 110,963 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,735 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 106,371 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 105,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 105,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 101,130 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 101,130 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 90,458 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,232 miles

o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,026 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 66,548 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,056 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,447 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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M123 HDC is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black 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 M123 HDC, 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 M123 HDC registered?

M123 HDC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is M123 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M123 HDC 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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