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AE08 UFY

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,159 mi
Last recorded163,159 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 UFY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 163,159 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 154,668 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 151,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 145,683 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 140,647 miles

both rear indicators faded in colour.

Fail 31 Jan 2020 140,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear indicators faded in colour.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 129,531 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.

nearside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 119,531 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 113,737 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)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 101,310 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 86,904 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 72,508 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,685 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,520 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s mirror glas cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2012 51,520 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s mirror glas cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,311 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 36,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 UFY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AE08 UFY, 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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AE08 UFY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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