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AO58 HRU

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,639 mi
Last recorded108,639 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 HRU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 108,639 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 102,982 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 101,274 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides and corroded but not to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 97,780 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 97,778 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,631 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 87,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 83,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,523 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,614 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 60,752 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,387 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 34,223 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 29,275 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,793 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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AO58 HRU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AO58 HRU, 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 AO58 HRU registered?

AO58 HRU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is AO58 HRU safe to buy?

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