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W31 SYE

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,784 mi
Last recorded180,784 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 SYE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 180,784 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 170,932 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 170,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose bush slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 160,959 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 160,959 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 147,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 141,528 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 132,527 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 123,023 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2018 118,057 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,264 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 113,259 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 108,092 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

covers fitted to floor pans inspection resticted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 83,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers fitted to both outer sills inspection restricted

covers fitted to floor pans inspection resticted

engine under tray fitted inspection restricted of some components

Pass 1 May 2013 67,945 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,233 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 28,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W31 SYE 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 W31 SYE, 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 W31 SYE registered?

W31 SYE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is W31 SYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W31 SYE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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