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WD57 EXO

2008 BMW 123

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,390 mi
Last recorded111,390 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 EXO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 111,390 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2026 111,390 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 104,462 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 92,921 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 87,907 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 87,907 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 84,316 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 80,993 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of oil

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 77,685 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 77,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,762 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top mount play (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,621 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2014 59,901 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 48,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2012 40,048 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 40,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 31,003 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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WD57 EXO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WD57 EXO, 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 WD57 EXO registered?

WD57 EXO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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