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AB08 AHB

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,793 mi
Last recorded157,793 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 AHB
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 157,793 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 155,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 153,564 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 150,024 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 150,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 145,390 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 145,389 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 141,095 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 141,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing from inside edges.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 130,061 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,616 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 104,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,198 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,348 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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AB08 AHB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB08 AHB, 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 AB08 AHB registered?

AB08 AHB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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