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EA08 WPJ

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,232 mi
Last recorded64,232 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 WPJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 64,232 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,748 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,748 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,320 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 57,320 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 37,582 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 37,582 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 28,223 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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EA08 WPJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EA08 WPJ, 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 EA08 WPJ registered?

EA08 WPJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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