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DU08 VWR

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,108 mi
Last recorded153,108 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 VWR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2024 153,108 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 152,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 145,343 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 145,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 137,464 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,262 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 122,136 miles

2 front tyre worn on the outer edges

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

emission to clean to read

Fail 11 May 2019 122,136 miles

2 front tyre worn on the outer edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

emission to clean to read

Pass 11 May 2018 109,793 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 104,456 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 99,103 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,387 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,429 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 78,179 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 12 Jan 2012 68,105 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 59,948 miles

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

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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DU08 VWR 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 87.5%.

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 DU08 VWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU08 VWR registered?

DU08 VWR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is DU08 VWR safe to buy?

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