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MK08 URO

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,878 mi
Last recorded160,878 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 URO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 160,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 160,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 160,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 156,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling on diff split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 143,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 136,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 136,643 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 129,478 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 129,478 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 128,985 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 121,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 110,963 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,668 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 93,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 75,635 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 67,778 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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MK08 URO 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 72.2%.

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 MK08 URO, 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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MK08 URO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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