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BV08 LNE

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,586 mi
Last recorded79,586 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 LNE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 73,123 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Mar 2021 65,583 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,940 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 63,940 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 62,325 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,412 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 60,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dunlop 215/40R18 85Y RFT (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit dunlop 215/40R18 85Y RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 57,587 miles

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)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 57,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 53,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' n/s/f (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side front (3.5.1i)

off side /near side front tyre slight crackes

Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,812 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,245 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 45,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,570 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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BV08 LNE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV08 LNE, 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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BV08 LNE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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