MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,808 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin leaking injector (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has a horizontal cut-off on the left (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint has play (2.4.G.2)
under trays / covers fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre low on inner and outer eges and cracking in tread
offside front tyre bald on inner edge and low on outer edge and cracking in tread
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
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)
no print out for smoke readings as smoke to low to register
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK08 MLY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 EK08 MLY, 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 MLY registered?
EK08 MLY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 11 April 2008.
Is EK08 MLY safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK08 MLY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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