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RE08 OAJ

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,509 mi
Last recorded135,509 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 OAJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 135,509 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 126,970 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 119,704 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 119,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 113,448 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,663 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 102,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,539 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,655 miles

Both rear number plate lights starting to deteriorate (Out put getting poor

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 83,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,806 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges devoid of tred

Offside Front tyre edges devoid of tred

Fail 3 Jun 2016 78,806 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges devoid of tred

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front tyre edges devoid of tred

Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,660 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,304 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,082 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 36,711 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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RE08 OAJ 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 88.2%.

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 RE08 OAJ, 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 RE08 OAJ registered?

RE08 OAJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is RE08 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 OAJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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