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FY08 EFH

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,760 mi
Last recorded132,760 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 EFH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 132,760 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 132,760 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 129,787 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 125,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 125,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 121,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 114,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (245/35R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (245/35R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 114,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (245/35R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM Remaining (245/35R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 106,869 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,037 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,143 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 81,143 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 64,454 miles

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

front brake discs and pads wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,633 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,704 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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FY08 EFH is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY08 EFH, 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 FY08 EFH registered?

FY08 EFH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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