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RY08 EDR

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,708 mi
Last recorded109,708 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EDR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 109,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER & OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,638 miles

Front headlights condensated

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2023 105,325 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 100,546 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,215 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 85,776 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 85,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 78,432 miles

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

under trays/engine cover/sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2018 78,430 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays/engine cover/sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2018 78,242 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays/sill covers/under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,322 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cut/no cords showing

Rear tyres worn inner edges

sill covers/under trays/engine cover fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2017 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre cut/no cords showing

Rear tyres worn inner edges

sill covers/under trays/engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2016 62,576 miles

under trays/sill coves/engine covers fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 62,573 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

tyre size 245/35/18/y

under trays/sill coves/engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,293 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 29 Jul 2013 40,857 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,749 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,054 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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RY08 EDR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY08 EDR, 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 RY08 EDR registered?

RY08 EDR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 2 August 2008.

Is RY08 EDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY08 EDR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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