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OV08 RSO

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,272 mi
Last recorded135,272 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 RSO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 135,272 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 135,270 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn X2 FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH REAR SHOCKERS (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 130,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 124,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 123,170 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 123,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 116,884 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 106,934 miles

Both front tyres have abnormal wear

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 97,973 miles

Both rear tyres have abnormal wear

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,648 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 75,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 64,755 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 64,753 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,626 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,486 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 40,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 29,852 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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OV08 RSO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OV08 RSO, 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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OV08 RSO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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