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VX08 ULV

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,623 mi
Last recorded116,623 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 ULV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 116,623 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 116,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 101,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 93,558 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 86,520 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 83,347 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 83,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 79,011 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,221 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 71,352 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 May 2018 66,264 miles

signs of perishing to n/s/f brake hose

Fail 4 May 2018 66,264 miles

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

heavy wear to n/s/r tyre on inner edge

signs of perishing to n/s/f brake hose

Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,416 miles

signs of corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes

signs of perishing to n/s/f o/s/f brake hoses

signs of perishing to rear propshaft rubber coupling

Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2015 50,354 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 45,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions, no result recorded, too clean

Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,806 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,680 miles

exhaust smoke test too clean to register on tester

Pass 20 May 2011 26,258 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,950 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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VX08 ULV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VX08 ULV, 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 VX08 ULV registered?

VX08 ULV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is VX08 ULV safe to buy?

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