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RY08 ERZ

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,575 mi
Last recorded102,575 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 ERZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 102,575 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 96,313 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 96,312 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2024 86,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 69,353 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 41,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 24,876 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 24,630 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 23,946 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 22,661 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,612 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 18,319 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 18,319 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 16,651 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 16,651 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 14,579 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,266 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 10,866 miles

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

tyre press to low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 8,042 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 ERZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RY08 ERZ, 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 ERZ registered?

RY08 ERZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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The MOT history for RY08 ERZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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