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N6 KDP

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,569 mi
Last recorded146,569 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN6 KDP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 146,569 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 138,834 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 138,564 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring carrier outer rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn spring carrier outer rose bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 130,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,330 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 115,186 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 113,322 miles

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2020 113,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2019 107,246 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 107,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear hanger snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear hanger snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 93,496 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front lower arm bushes worn

Minor roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front lower arm bushes worn

Minor roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 85,894 miles

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

No emissions printout due to low emissions.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 75,979 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,155 miles

both front tyres warn nearly balled on outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,672 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,232 miles

battery leads to underside corroded, b/s front tyre uneven wear at limit 205/50/17

Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,441 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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N6 KDP is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N6 KDP, 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 N6 KDP registered?

N6 KDP is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is N6 KDP safe to buy?

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