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PX08 HVW

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

91,581 mi
Last recorded91,581 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 HVW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 91,581 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 83,672 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 73,974 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 69,143 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 67,759 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 67,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 63,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 56,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 55,806 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 47,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin not fully visible (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,082 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 37,943 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear hand brake slight low effort

Pass 17 Mar 2014 28,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,379 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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PX08 HVW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PX08 HVW, 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

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What year was PX08 HVW registered?

PX08 HVW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is PX08 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX08 HVW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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