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AV08 BND

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,386 mi
Last recorded116,386 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BND
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 116,386 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,468 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 109,563 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 102,876 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 102,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 96,851 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 91,052 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 91,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,451 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 86,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge which is damaged also (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 81,704 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2017 81,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/35/19 88y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2016 67,100 miles

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 67,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

engine covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 63,578 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,869 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,251 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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AV08 BND is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV08 BND, 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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AV08 BND is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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