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SK08 BXE

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

133,808 mi
Last recorded133,808 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 BXE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 133,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER SPLIT

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear SHOCKER DUST COVER SPLIT

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 130,046 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 125,521 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 117,761 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 110,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 102,678 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,846 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 91,448 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 85,771 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,850 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 62,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 49,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,919 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn inner edges

tyre tread cracking all 4 tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2012 32,325 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 23,507 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,205 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 23,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SK08 BXE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SK08 BXE, 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 SK08 BXE registered?

SK08 BXE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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