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DG08 VLO

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,620 mi
Last recorded124,620 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VLO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 124,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 124,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 112,015 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 103,793 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2018 103,745 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2017 95,779 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2016 58,689 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2016 85,673 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 76,374 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre rubbers are perishing from centre

non obligatory mirror tinted

Pass 3 May 2014 71,577 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 71,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,762 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,677 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,675 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,156 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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DG08 VLO 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 68.8%.

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 DG08 VLO, 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 DG08 VLO registered?

DG08 VLO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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