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MV08 EWP

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,090 mi
Last recorded131,090 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 EWP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 131,090 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 130,819 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 130,692 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 129,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Remaining light sources flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn around outer edge , NO cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to markers around tread center (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 129,539 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint after flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Remaining light sources flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn around outer edge , NO cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to markers around tread center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 124,206 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 117,681 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 117,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 107,838 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2018 102,854 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 27 Sep 2017 101,640 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE

Pass 2 Mar 2016 82,254 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,235 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 32,130 miles

low emitter

Pass 27 Feb 2012 25,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 24,220 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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MV08 EWP is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 MV08 EWP, 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 MV08 EWP registered?

MV08 EWP is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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