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EK08 AMO

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,328 mi
Last recorded78,328 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 AMO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 78,328 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,331 miles

child seat fitted, seat belt not tested

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Mar 2016 73,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted, seat belt not tested

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Oct 2015 68,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 30 Oct 2015 68,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Mar 2015 60,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet catch stiff - locking mechanism poor

n/s/r wheel damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 25,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,188 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 14,188 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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EK08 AMO 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 70%.

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 EK08 AMO, 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 EK08 AMO registered?

EK08 AMO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is EK08 AMO safe to buy?

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