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WN08 AAU

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,122 mi
Last recorded148,122 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 AAU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 148,122 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 146,772 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 144,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 141,510 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 138,919 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 138,919 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 134,443 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 128,795 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 124,678 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 124,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,914 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,351 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,793 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,349 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 82,346 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 57,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,172 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 52,746 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 52,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 50,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,686 miles

front discs lipped

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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WN08 AAU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WN08 AAU, 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 WN08 AAU registered?

WN08 AAU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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