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RF08 VBA

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

182,837 mi
Last recorded182,837 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 182,837 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 177,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 169,588 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 160,146 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 150,344 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front abs wiring rubbing on antiroll ball linkage

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

front exhaust clamp cracked

mil light on dash

Fail 29 Sep 2021 150,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front brake back plate insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front abs wiring rubbing on antiroll ball linkage

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

front exhaust clamp cracked

mil light on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2020 142,016 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 128,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 118,166 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,124 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 98,796 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2015 91,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,615 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,726 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 51,770 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 43,134 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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RF08 VBA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RF08 VBA, 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 RF08 VBA registered?

RF08 VBA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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