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A7 EAV

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,296 mi
Last recorded160,296 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 EAV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 160,296 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 152,538 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 152,538 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 145,208 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 145,194 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 136,141 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 131,250 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 125,034 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2018 119,893 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 113,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2017 113,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,937 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 106,937 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2015 100,963 miles

rear brake pads getting low

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 97,727 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 78,253 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 68,801 miles

Slight noise from aux dive belt area

Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,159 miles

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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A7 EAV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A7 EAV, 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 A7 EAV registered?

A7 EAV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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