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RF08 GJE

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,448 mi
Last recorded149,448 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 GJE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 149,448 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 149,448 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 145,870 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2024 142,443 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2023 139,280 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 135,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 130,220 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 125,770 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2020 125,758 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 122,147 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 116,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 111,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres just legal (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 108,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 97,179 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2014 85,439 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Uneven application of front brakes

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,114 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 59,995 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 59,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing outer edges

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 May 2011 42,922 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 42,922 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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RF08 GJE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RF08 GJE, 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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What year was RF08 GJE registered?

RF08 GJE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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