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RY08 UKU

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,366 mi
Last recorded89,366 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,366 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2026 89,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 89,277 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to missing dpf (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,910 miles

slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 May 2023 66,522 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 66,522 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 58,956 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 50,859 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,889 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2019 45,846 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 41,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,087 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 36,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 3,427 miles

Engine cover and under trays present impeding view of certain components.

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bridgestone 215/40R18/85Y Tread perishing and feathering towards outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread perishing and feathering towards outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 34,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bridgestone 215/40R18/85Y Tread perishing and feathering towards outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread perishing and feathering towards outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,793 miles

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

Offside 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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RY08 UKU 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 UKU, 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 RY08 UKU registered?

RY08 UKU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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