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UIG 1451

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,512 mi
Last recorded119,512 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIG 1451
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 119,512 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 119,512 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 109,580 miles

Offside Rear Hand brake low just reached requirements

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 101,837 miles

hand brake only jusj met requiirments

Fail 11 Nov 2022 101,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

hand brake only jusj met requiirments

Pass 7 Dec 2021 98,257 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil added for test

Fail 6 Dec 2021 98,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

oil added for test

Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,076 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 83,307 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 83,289 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,054 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,665 miles

Under covers fitted. Sill covers fitted. Oil level on minimum when presented.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,250 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 17 Aug 2015 55,882 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 50,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 50,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 45,533 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,414 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 16 Nov 2011 32,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 32,556 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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UIG 1451 is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey 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 UIG 1451, 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 UIG 1451 registered?

UIG 1451 is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is UIG 1451 safe to buy?

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