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M23 NRC

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

109,640 mi
Last recorded109,640 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 NRC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 109,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 100,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 93,791 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged slight (0.1 (b))

under trays covering testable items

Pass 15 Jun 2022 91,332 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 91,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 89,028 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

undershields covering testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,082 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 83,594 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 80,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercovers covering underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2017 76,907 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 72,672 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 66,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,435 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 56,340 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,215 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,894 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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M23 NRC is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M23 NRC, 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 M23 NRC registered?

M23 NRC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is M23 NRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M23 NRC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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