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H15 SWW

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,209 mi
Last recorded87,209 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 SWW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 87,209 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 87,209 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 86,023 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 86,023 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 85,113 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 84,755 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 84,332 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 83,978 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective aeroblade is slightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

under floor insulation is excessively wet and covered in moss

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,609 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 82,354 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 82,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 82,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 81,105 miles

all four tryes wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2018 81,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all four tryes wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2017 77,904 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 77,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 72,271 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 67,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 58,916 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges!

Fail 28 May 2014 58,911 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges!

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,136 miles

both rear tyres worn badly on inside edge and wearing close to the legal limit

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 1 May 2012 45,563 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,816 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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H15 SWW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H15 SWW, 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 H15 SWW registered?

H15 SWW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is H15 SWW safe to buy?

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