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CV08 OLR

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,703 mi
Last recorded142,703 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 OLR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2017 142,703 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 131,835 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 125,632 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,874 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s wiper worn but clearing screen adequately

Fail 19 Nov 2014 100,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s wiper worn but clearing screen adequately

Pass 17 Feb 2014 91,405 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,460 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,227 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,405 miles

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

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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CV08 OLR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CV08 OLR, 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 CV08 OLR registered?

CV08 OLR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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