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VO08 KSJ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,758 mi
Last recorded155,758 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 KSJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 155,758 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 154,352 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 outer flexi,s slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all lights flickering.

Fail 29 May 2024 154,352 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning centre led (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 outer flexi,s slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all lights flickering.

Pass 26 May 2023 146,996 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 146,885 miles

Emissions not tested fan seized (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH faulty (flickering )when on (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 137,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Top strut bearing grunchy

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 136,012 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 134,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 128,627 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 121,776 miles

rear brake pads very low advise inspection

Fail 23 Jun 2017 121,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads very low advise inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2016 114,053 miles

nearside outer stoplamp inoperative

rear pads low

rear tyre treads low (3mm)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 114,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside outer stoplamp inoperative

rear pads low

rear tyre treads low (3mm)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,233 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the edges

Screw in O/S/R tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm tread low on outside edges and cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2013 74,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 3mm tread low on outside edges and cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,953 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 50,349 miles

Both rear tyre wre worn severely on inner edges

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 8 Jun 2010 42,333 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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VO08 KSJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black 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 VO08 KSJ, 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 VO08 KSJ registered?

VO08 KSJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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