MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,398 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
TPMS on
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under tray fitted so under body can not be seen on test
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
under tray fitted so under body can not be seen on test
offside front tyre is not a Run on Flat type tyre (all others are)
tyre pressure montior light on
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front tyre is not a Run on Flat type tyre (all others are)
tyre pressure montior light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
factory fitted sill covers obscuring some components
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front and rear brake discs worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front tyre worn edges (raised tread)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake warning light on
fuel low level light on
both rear tyres getting low.
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BS08 AMS is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black 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 BS08 AMS, 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 BS08 AMS registered?
BS08 AMS is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 16 May 2008.
Is BS08 AMS safe to buy?
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