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BJ08 OAD

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,311 mi
Last recorded166,311 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OAD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 166,311 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 166,304 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 148,263 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 148,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 142,932 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 133,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 111,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 106,510 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 106,507 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,555 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,013 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,565 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 74,261 miles

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 17 Jan 2014 74,039 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

offside rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,232 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,480 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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BJ08 OAD 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 76.5%.

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 BJ08 OAD, 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 BJ08 OAD registered?

BJ08 OAD is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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