2008 BMW 123 2.0L Diesel · FL08 BYT
2008 BMW 123 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 142,628 miles. MOT valid until 06 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 123
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,628 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.
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FL08 BYT Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 142,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FL08 BYT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 123 (FL08 BYT) between February 2011 and November 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FL08 BYT Mileage History
- 28/02/201132,659 mi
- 20/02/201243,239 mi+10,580 mi
- 08/03/201349,176 mi+5,937 mi
- 08/03/201349,176 mi
- 04/03/201455,802 mi+6,626 mi
- 28/02/201563,550 mi+7,748 mi
- 22/02/201667,169 mi+3,619 mi
- 25/02/201776,563 mi+9,394 mi
- 13/03/201887,928 mi+11,365 mi
- 05/03/201996,711 mi+8,783 mi
- 06/03/201996,713 mi+2 mi
- 13/03/2020105,219 mi+8,506 mi
- 26/02/2021112,318 mi+7,099 mi
- 11/03/2021112,332 mi+14 mi
- 16/03/2022118,532 mi+6,200 mi
- 12/07/2022119,074 mi+542 mi
- 12/10/2023127,149 mi+8,075 mi
- 12/10/2023127,149 mi
- 14/10/2024139,727 mi+12,578 mi
- 15/10/2024139,727 mi
- 07/11/2025142,628 mi+2,901 mi
Average of roughly 7,485 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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