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X15 MKL

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,052 mi
Last recorded155,052 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX15 MKL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 155,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 140,947 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 140,923 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 125,169 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 5 Aug 2022 117,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 117,021 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 100,221 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,768 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 71,823 miles

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

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

cover missing from obd port

Fail 12 Aug 2019 71,823 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified wires disconnected (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative on suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wire fouling suspension (1.6 (d))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filler cap not affixed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cover missing from obd port

tpms on

Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,922 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 64,922 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 51,466 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 48,733 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 38,502 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,915 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 25,953 miles

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

Front discs corroded on inner faces

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,795 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,494 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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X15 MKL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue 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 X15 MKL, 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 X15 MKL registered?

X15 MKL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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