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HG08 VKM

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,914 mi
Last recorded124,914 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 VKM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 124,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 119,370 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 119,360 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 102,452 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 102,452 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,209 miles

front tyres have worn on the edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,152 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,775 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 66,364 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,616 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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HG08 VKM is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG08 VKM, 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 HG08 VKM registered?

HG08 VKM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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