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EY08 CSZ

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,901 mi
Last recorded142,901 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 CSZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 142,901 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 134,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 122,011 miles

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 122,011 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Front oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,047 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 104,897 miles

Offside Lower windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Apr 2017 104,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower windscreen has damage but not affecting drivers view

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine covers/under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 83,126 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 83,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 54,947 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,965 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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EY08 CSZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EY08 CSZ, 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 EY08 CSZ registered?

EY08 CSZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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