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CK08 DAO

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,703 mi
Last recorded160,703 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 DAO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 160,703 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 156,399 miles

emission too clean

Fail 19 Mar 2015 156,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission too clean

Pass 19 Mar 2015 156,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission too clean

Pass 26 Mar 2014 148,237 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 147,769 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 124,979 miles

slighty wear on both front tyres on outer edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 101,668 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 101,668 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 75,246 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emissions to low to detected

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

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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CK08 DAO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CK08 DAO, 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 CK08 DAO registered?

CK08 DAO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is CK08 DAO safe to buy?

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