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M333 SDD

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,535 mi
Last recorded133,535 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM333 SDD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 133,535 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 126,633 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 120,354 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 120,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 118,387 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 116,607 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 116,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 110,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,230 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,421 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,350 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 87,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,207 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jun 2014 56,612 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 47,629 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,303 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 30,948 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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M333 SDD is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue 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 M333 SDD, 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 M333 SDD registered?

M333 SDD is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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