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AE08 TTV

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,767 mi
Last recorded161,767 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TTV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 161,767 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 14 Jul 2021 157,034 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 153,018 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 148,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 148,342 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 139,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 11 Jul 2018 139,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2017 129,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has deep cuts on outside sidewall but no cords exposed

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs lipped and grooved

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear diff has a large oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 129,575 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has deep cuts on outside sidewall but no cords exposed

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs lipped and grooved

engine covers and under trays fitted

rear diff has a large oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 119,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle leaking oil

Fail 8 Jul 2016 119,275 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle leaking oil

Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,838 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 81,077 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 80,880 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 65,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on edge

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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AE08 TTV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AE08 TTV, 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 AE08 TTV registered?

AE08 TTV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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