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CN08 MVE

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,831 mi
Last recorded195,831 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 MVE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 195,831 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 195,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 181,807 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 181,807 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 167,680 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 167,641 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine broken rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 148,949 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive AT ALLOWABLE LIMIT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 129,559 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,142 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 74,302 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,198 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 39,149 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,689 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 27,152 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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CN08 MVE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN08 MVE, 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 CN08 MVE registered?

CN08 MVE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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