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X222 ADS

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,983 mi
Last recorded133,983 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX222 ADS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 133,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 120,364 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 120,363 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 116,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 112,176 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 112,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 108,623 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 106,385 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 102,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Jan 2019 102,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre cut in sidewall but not to cords

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Jan 2018 98,549 miles

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

Front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Fail 11 Jan 2018 98,549 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Pass 17 Jan 2017 94,799 miles

Front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tow bar has been rendered unfit for use

Fail 16 Jan 2017 94,798 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,834 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 87,933 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 79,435 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 69,083 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,984 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emissions to clean to test

o/s/f tyre wearing on outter edeg

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,053 miles

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

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

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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X222 ADS is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X222 ADS, 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 X222 ADS registered?

X222 ADS is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is X222 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X222 ADS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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