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RE08 RVL

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,270 mi
Last recorded106,270 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 106,270 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,739 miles

TPMS light staying on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Apr 2025 101,738 miles

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected items hanging from mirror (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light staying on

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2024 94,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished hose going to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished hose going to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 87,797 miles

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

engine breather pipe broke

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,810 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 80,810 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe support bracket corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,204 miles

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Pass 11 Sep 2020 78,090 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 74,101 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 74,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 68,799 miles

Offside Front tyre bold outer edge , replace asap

Fail 14 Sep 2018 68,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre bold outer edge , replace asap

Pass 14 Aug 2017 62,635 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 53,452 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,488 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,444 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,592 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 19,786 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,195 miles

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

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

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 RVL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

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

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