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S16 WHO

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

9,086 mi
Last recorded9,086 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 WHO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 9,086 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 8,778 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 8,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 7,998 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 7,777 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 7,552 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 7,268 miles

emissions not registered.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 7,035 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 6,709 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 6,232 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 5,678 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 5,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 4,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 4,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 3,510 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 3,510 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 2,931 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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S16 WHO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S16 WHO, 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 S16 WHO registered?

S16 WHO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is S16 WHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 WHO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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