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FM57 ONF

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,012 mi
Last recorded160,012 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 ONF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 160,012 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive repair and service now (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 149,950 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 149,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjust dip beam at end of test (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 139,764 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 134,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 127,648 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 107,794 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,936 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 91,936 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,099 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 83,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 73,279 miles

car as full under body covers fitted

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 ONF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ONF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM57 ONF registered?

FM57 ONF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is FM57 ONF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 ONF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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