2008 BMW 123 2.0L Diesel · UHZ 3
2008 BMW 123 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 125,229 miles. MOT expired on 05 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 123
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
UHZ 3 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2023
- 125,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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UHZ 3 Mileage History
- 23/11/2021109,721 mi
- 28/11/2022119,547 mi+9,826 mi
- 28/11/2022119,549 mi+2 mi
- 30/11/2023125,224 mi+5,675 mi
- 06/12/2023125,229 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
UHZ 3 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 123 (UHZ 3) between November 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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