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MW08 ZPB

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,447 mi
Last recorded112,447 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 ZPB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 112,447 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 112,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 102,573 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 102,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,691 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 96,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 96,004 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 94,268 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 86,225 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Feb 2021 83,950 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,434 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both N/S& O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 81,432 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both N/S& O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre Pressure warning Light on

Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,930 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 70,578 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 61,842 miles

Offside Front Outer Note; Inner and outer edges of tyre wearing.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 52,663 miles

All tyre valves slightly perished

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 43,464 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,016 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 33,709 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,028 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 20,423 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,226 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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MW08 ZPB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MW08 ZPB, 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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MW08 ZPB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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