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HD08 ZFM

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,825 mi
Last recorded151,825 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 ZFM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 151,825 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 143,949 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 134,908 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 119,174 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 113,378 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 107,069 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner shoulders

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 106,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front ,offside front and offside rear tyres worn low on inner shoulders

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 100,996 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 100,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,266 miles

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s/r top mount has slight play in bush

Fail 7 Apr 2015 96,266 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

o/s headlamp damaged

o/s/r top mount has slight play in bush

Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,896 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 56,393 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 56,393 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,205 miles

rear tyres bald on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 45,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres bald on edges

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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HD08 ZFM is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HD08 ZFM, 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 HD08 ZFM registered?

HD08 ZFM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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