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T3 MSP

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,648 mi
Last recorded117,648 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 MSP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 117,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 117,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm - big bush worn + wet/oily (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 109,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,771 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,368 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 93,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 93,859 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm,inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,370 miles

Acceleration not detected,no emission printout

Pass 13 Nov 2019 88,651 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 81,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,761 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 67,331 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,950 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,554 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge more than rest of tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,963 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Fail 12 Dec 2012 32,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 32,092 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 29,241 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 22,752 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 22,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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T3 MSP is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T3 MSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T3 MSP registered?

T3 MSP is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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