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EF57 VXJ

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,541 mi
Last recorded133,541 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VXJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 133,541 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2019 133,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,402 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber top cover displaced

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 98,404 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,910 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,281 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 61,728 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 56,369 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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EF57 VXJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF57 VXJ, 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 EF57 VXJ registered?

EF57 VXJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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