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FN58 WFG

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,603 mi
Last recorded144,603 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 WFG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 144,603 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm outer bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Central stop lamp not working

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + no tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

smaller wheels fitted to rear

tpms on

Pass 12 Oct 2023 140,624 miles

Front and rear wheels of a different size on front and rear axles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 136,061 miles

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

nearside front rear suspension arm rubber boot deteriorated

nearside rear, rear suspension arm outer bush has play

Fail 27 Sep 2022 136,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

nearside front rear suspension arm rubber boot deteriorated

nearside rear, rear suspension arm outer bush has play

Pass 16 Aug 2021 129,847 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 123,386 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 123,385 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 112,385 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 112,385 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 95,168 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 89,269 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear centre brake light cover broken

Pass 24 Jun 2016 81,191 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,801 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake pad rattle spring missing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 61,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,637 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,962 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,443 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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FN58 WFG is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FN58 WFG, 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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FN58 WFG is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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