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SN08 OMA

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,600 mi
Last recorded103,600 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 OMA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 103,600 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 24 May 2025 103,600 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2023 103,423 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 97,052 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 84,425 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,467 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 65,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing both edges

Pass 30 Mar 2016 122,368 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,222 miles

nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre slight cut in side walls

stone chip in screen

Fail 18 Mar 2015 53,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre and nearside rear tyre slight cut in side walls

stone chip in screen

Pass 18 Feb 2014 42,953 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 42,953 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 36,294 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 28,739 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,921 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 11,921 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SN08 OMA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SN08 OMA, 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 SN08 OMA registered?

SN08 OMA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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