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T18 BCK

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,805 mi
Last recorded174,805 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 BCK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 174,805 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 160,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 160,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 146,310 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 146,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 132,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 125,258 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 114,883 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 104,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 85,050 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge and low tread on outer edge

offside front tyre low tread on edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,641 miles

Slight damage to N\S\F tyre on outer wall

Fail 15 Sep 2016 82,641 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Slight damage to N\S\F tyre on outer wall

Pass 18 Jul 2015 74,270 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,628 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 48,294 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,919 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T18 BCK is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T18 BCK, 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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T18 BCK is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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