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SM02 GER

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,180 mi
Last recorded64,180 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 GER
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,180 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 60,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 54,776 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 50,972 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 49,469 miles

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))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 48,460 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2019 48,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 45,402 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,923 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 34,072 miles

Emissions too clean to be recorded

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 29,563 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 26,608 miles

Front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2013 22,689 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 17,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 7,793 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,491 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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SM02 GER is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SM02 GER, 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 SM02 GER registered?

SM02 GER is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is SM02 GER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM02 GER shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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