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MV08 PFO

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,544 mi
Last recorded164,544 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 PFO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 164,544 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

rear brake discs are worn on inside face

Pass 13 Feb 2025 159,901 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 150,951 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 140,807 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front brake flexipipes are perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy rear section exhaust modified and slightly noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is approaching the wear indicators

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

tpms light is on

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jan 2023 140,807 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. rear axle (5.2.3 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front brake flexipipes are perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy rear section exhaust modified and slightly noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

brakepad warning light is on(o/s/r wires disconnected/damaged)

tpms light is on

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jan 2022 126,838 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 120,327 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 120,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear 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 Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 111,114 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 92,961 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 92,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,538 miles

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

both propshaft donuts starting to perish

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2017 78,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225.45x17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both propshaft donuts starting to perish

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

near side rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jun 2016 61,000 miles

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

Undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Fail 16 Jun 2016 61,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

Undertrays obscuring the view of some components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,908 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,986 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 28,986 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 26,970 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 24,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,561 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,281 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,275 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 20,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 PFO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MV08 PFO, 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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MV08 PFO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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