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MT08 NCE

2008 BMW 123

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,994 mi
Last recorded67,994 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 NCE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 67,994 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 65,793 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 64,402 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,312 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,824 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,879 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 153,486 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both max limmits met (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 142,374 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 130,191 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 123,462 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 113,131 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2012 113,131 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 87,063 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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MT08 NCE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MT08 NCE, 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 NCE registered?

MT08 NCE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is MT08 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 NCE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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