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SL08 OWZ

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,184 mi
Last recorded110,184 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 OWZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 110,184 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 106,717 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 97,028 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 87,321 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 76,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 73,076 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 73,075 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front pad sensor lead broken pads ok

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexies (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 71,590 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 71,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2018 69,042 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 69,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,477 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 65,477 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick missing (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/r tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 58,095 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 58,095 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,628 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 50,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,094 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 42,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 30,752 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake Pipes seem swollen under plastic coating although no corrosion is visible

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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SL08 OWZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SL08 OWZ, 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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SL08 OWZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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