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MJ08 RVE

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,005 mi
Last recorded151,005 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 RVE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 151,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 151,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 142,697 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2024 142,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 130,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 130,424 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 23 Dec 2021 123,573 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 116,860 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 116,860 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,175 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front,front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 97,837 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,737 miles

Slight perishing on brake hoses

Pass 6 Aug 2016 82,711 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 82,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 75,693 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,780 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 65,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2013 56,947 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 43,482 miles

nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

offside front tyre worn on shoulders + small cuts in the tread

Pass 8 Apr 2011 33,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MJ08 RVE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ08 RVE, 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 MJ08 RVE registered?

MJ08 RVE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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