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SY08 DMV

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,073 mi
Last recorded128,073 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 DMV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 128,073 miles

Nearside Front sidewall damage

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

rear diff and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2025 126,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2024 106,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.82mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.91mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 94,718 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 94,717 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 87,089 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 80,861 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 77,949 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,256 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,717 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 61,669 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 55,824 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,001 miles

all discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2013 44,854 miles

both rear tyres low

front discs worn

stonechip windscreen

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,305 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,070 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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SY08 DMV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 SY08 DMV, 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 SY08 DMV registered?

SY08 DMV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is SY08 DMV safe to buy?

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