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M6 STH

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,770 mi
Last recorded104,770 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 STH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 104,770 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 104,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 104,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 103,765 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 103,033 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 101,963 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 96,912 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Jan 2020 89,279 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 81,520 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 73,204 miles

Offside Front tyre tread starting to crack and wearing more on edges

Pass 21 Jan 2017 64,447 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 54,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to perish (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle section exhaust clamp cracking but adequately supported

Pass 3 Jan 2015 46,773 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 39,585 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 31,813 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 24,141 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 16,834 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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M6 STH is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 M6 STH, 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 M6 STH registered?

M6 STH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is M6 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M6 STH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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