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OE08 VMC

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,372 mi
Last recorded190,372 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 VMC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 190,372 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread

rear subframe corroded

small oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2024 168,422 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 168,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 160,083 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 160,079 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 145,260 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 145,254 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,014 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, on axle, swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit of 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 110,637 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,670 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 87,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear lower suspension arm hub bushes. (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake disc lightly corroding. (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 74,547 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower suspension arm rose joint style bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 61,921 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 49,731 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 41,176 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 13 Jul 2012 34,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 25,885 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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OE08 VMC is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OE08 VMC, 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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OE08 VMC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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