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MT08 ZDX

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,857 mi
Last recorded115,857 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 ZDX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 115,857 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 115,787 miles

Front Sound deadening material insecure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bulb hold down clip missing (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 110,409 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 105,430 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 101,934 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 101,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 11 Nov 2020 99,282 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 99,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,894 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,519 miles

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

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

slight stepping to both rear tyres

Fail 19 Nov 2018 88,519 miles

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

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

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

slight stepping to both rear tyres

Pass 4 Dec 2017 80,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 72,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,012 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 65,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 54,751 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,565 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,245 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,391 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 ZDX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ZDX, 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 ZDX registered?

MT08 ZDX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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