MOT Status
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185,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
UNDERSIDE HEAVILY COATED WITH RUSTPROOFING
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost at limit (5.2.3 (e))
NS SCREEN CRACKED (NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW)
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR AND OSR (4.4.3 (a))
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF, OSF AND OSR close to limit/worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe corroded
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Emissions result borderline
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Emissions result borderline
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose showing signs of Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose showing signs of Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Under vehicle cover,trays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose showing signs of Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose showing signs of Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Under vehicle cover,trays fitted obscuring components
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, perished (3.6.B.4d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.
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AA08 FTJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 AA08 FTJ, 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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AA08 FTJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 16 May 2008.
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