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DX58 OOW

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,361 mi
Last recorded171,361 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX58 OOW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 171,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively on limits. (1.2.1 (e))

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Aug 2022 148,021 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 148,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 144,319 miles

Vehicle fitted with under trays and engine covers

Pass 1 Sep 2020 142,036 miles

N/S number plate lamp very dim

Fail 27 Aug 2020 142,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

N/S number plate lamp very dim

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 142,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s number plate light dim

re check n/s/r wheel bearing on retest, brake bind excessive

Pass 17 Sep 2019 140,918 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 129,781 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 129,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 129,152 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2018 129,152 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 120,320 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 112,144 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 106,476 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 106,476 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 105,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 98,922 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,938 miles

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

Nearside front tyre the inner tread area is devoid of tread ( i.e."bald")

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge of tread

Fail 27 Feb 2013 91,930 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre the inner tread area is devoid of tread ( i.e."bald")

Offside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge of tread

Fail 17 Aug 2011 74,716 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,716 miles

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

Offside Front 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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DX58 OOW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DX58 OOW, 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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DX58 OOW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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