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SM08 BWA

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,871 mi
Last recorded78,871 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 BWA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 78,871 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 72,907 miles

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Fail 2 Nov 2024 72,851 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

trimming doesn't allow a check of some parts

Pass 27 Jul 2023 71,044 miles

Central under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring components and pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2022 66,550 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

under trays fitted obscuring components and pipes

Fail 19 Jul 2022 66,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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))

under trays fitted obscuring components and pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,919 miles

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 62,207 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

ZERO EMISSIONS DETECTED AT EGA

Pass 23 Apr 2019 55,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Drop link slight bend (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 48,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 48,627 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing not tested

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 41,640 miles

Nearside wiper smearing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,650 miles

Front oil leak from engine area

Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,759 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 31,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 27,367 miles

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

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

front and rear discs have started to pit and corrode

Fail 16 Apr 2014 27,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front and rear discs have started to pit and corrode

Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 17,743 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,317 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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SM08 BWA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM08 BWA, 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 SM08 BWA registered?

SM08 BWA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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