CarVerify

Free Car Check

PN08 XPY

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,172 mi
Last recorded122,172 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 XPY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 122,172 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 112,538 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 106,757 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 106,524 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 96,797 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 95,797 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn where spring has rubbed on tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 95,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,689 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 93,689 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,503 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 84,750 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 72,579 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 54,285 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 54,285 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,254 miles

adv wipers smearing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,274 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 40,274 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,666 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,711 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,658 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 16,618 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full BMW 123 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PN08 XPY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PN08 XPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN08 XPY?

You can check the full history of PN08 XPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PN08 XPY registered?

PN08 XPY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is PN08 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN08 XPY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN08 XPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PN08 XPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.