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FM57 ENH

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,814 mi
Last recorded94,814 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ENH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,814 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2016 90,523 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,755 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 2 Oct 2015 85,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 78,685 miles

osr tyre on limits

Fail 10 Sep 2014 78,684 miles

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

osr tyre on limits

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2013 71,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 49,838 miles

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

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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FM57 ENH is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver 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 FM57 ENH, 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 FM57 ENH registered?

FM57 ENH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is FM57 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 ENH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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