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UK51 RBU

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

214,146 mi
Last recorded214,146 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUK51 RBU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 214,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 201,502 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))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 183,197 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 174,739 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 166,007 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 166,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 155,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear seat belts not inspected

Pass 15 Nov 2017 152,274 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 144,598 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 144,598 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 126,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 107,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,631 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 74,025 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,994 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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UK51 RBU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UK51 RBU, 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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UK51 RBU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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