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MT08 CXN

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,364 mi
Last recorded140,364 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 CXN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 140,364 miles

Offside Front wing slight corrosion

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses left and right (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded all over but not excessively

Fail 28 Apr 2026 140,363 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal hard (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm outer rear bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wing corroding

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin VERY CLOSE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underneath vehicle corroding

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 11 Dec 2024 134,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 124,216 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 111,796 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts in the wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 111,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts in the wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 99,491 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 89,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 72,798 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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

Under-trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 28 May 2019 72,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too clean to test

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

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

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

Under-trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 May 2018 59,792 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 49,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear very slight brake bind

Pass 19 May 2016 41,685 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside and out side edge advised to change

Rear brake pads low advised to change

Pass 28 May 2015 37,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear pads over half worn

hand brake high

Pass 28 May 2014 31,952 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 31,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 27,687 miles

o/s/r tyre reaching marker bars

Fail 21 May 2013 27,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres under inflated

n/s/f tyre bald on outside edge and worn on inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre reaching marker bars

Pass 24 May 2012 22,957 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 17,415 miles

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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MT08 CXN is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT08 CXN, 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 MT08 CXN registered?

MT08 CXN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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