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BU08 NGZ

2008 BMW 123

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,215 mi
Last recorded127,215 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NGZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 127,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 121,529 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 121,522 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,538 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 86,264 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 78,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 67,888 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 67,888 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-50-17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,087 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,183 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,905 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 33,852 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,811 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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BU08 NGZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BU08 NGZ, 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 BU08 NGZ registered?

BU08 NGZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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