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WU08 AUK

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,484 mi
Last recorded66,484 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 AUK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 66,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 66,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 63,398 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass tint come through causing double image on glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 63,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount and shock (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount and shock (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass tint come through causing double image on glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 60,430 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 57,206 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 57,205 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively showing signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 53,570 miles

slight imbalance to front brakes

body covers fitted

brake hoses and brake pipes deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2021 49,516 miles

body covers fitted

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2020 47,038 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 47,038 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

brake pads look low

Pass 26 Feb 2019 44,740 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 42,824 miles

rear pads wearing

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,377 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,197 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2015 30,866 miles

emissions too clean to take a reading

Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,645 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 7 Mar 2012 18,659 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,852 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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WU08 AUK is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU08 AUK, 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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WU08 AUK is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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