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AF08 ONL

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,958 mi
Last recorded116,958 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 ONL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 116,958 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 116,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,472 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 103,472 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,421 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,833 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2015 84,587 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking and perrished

Pass 22 Oct 2014 76,797 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 76,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear propshaft flexible coupling joint has several large splits

Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,013 miles

noise from auxillary drive belt area

Pass 27 Aug 2011 45,463 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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AF08 ONL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF08 ONL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 ONL registered?

AF08 ONL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 ONL safe to buy?

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