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EY08 OKO

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,348 mi
Last recorded200,348 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 OKO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 200,348 miles

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes slight corrosion front to rear

rear shocks corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2024 200,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes slight corrosion front to rear

rear shocks corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 189,154 miles

bottom arm rear bushes slight play

brake pipes slight corrosion

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2022 178,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes slight corrosion

emissions too clean to measure undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2021 166,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes slight corrosion

emissions too clean to measure

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2020 156,061 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both propshaft donuts splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension - front arms - inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 156,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both propshaft donuts splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension - front arms - inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 143,049 miles

both front tyres heavily stepped on inner edge

Fail 11 Apr 2019 143,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively jumping on screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres heavily stepped on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2018 128,508 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 117,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system clamp deteriorated

offside rear tyre has a small cut in the tread.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 117,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust system clamp deteriorated

offside rear tyre has a small cut in the tread.

Fail 17 Apr 2017 117,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 Apr 2016 105,766 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

[ADVISE REMOVAL OF PROTECTIVE FILM FROM FRONT AND REAR REGISTRATION PLATES]

Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 82,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,419 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 54,235 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 46,918 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 44,272 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 OKO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OKO, 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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EY08 OKO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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