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NC08 JRZ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,516 mi
Last recorded116,516 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 JRZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 116,516 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 115,218 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 115,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 110,939 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 105,526 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 95,908 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 94,082 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 90,881 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 85,298 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 85,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 77,498 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,524 miles

engine under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

nearside front & offside rear tyres outer sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2014 53,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level on min

Pass 24 Dec 2013 44,509 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 44,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 32,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 28,641 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 21,905 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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NC08 JRZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NC08 JRZ, 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 NC08 JRZ registered?

NC08 JRZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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