2008 BMW 123 2.0L Diesel · FV08 FXZ
2008 BMW 123 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 May 2008. Recorded mileage 180,360 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 123
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,360 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.
FV08 FXZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 180,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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FV08 FXZ Mileage History
- 31/05/2023151,782 mi
- 29/05/2024165,270 mi+13,488 mi
- 05/06/2025172,715 mi+7,445 mi
- 06/06/2025172,721 mi+6 mi
- 05/06/2026180,360 mi+7,639 mi
Average of roughly 9,483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV08 FXZ 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 (FV08 FXZ) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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