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HG08 WVW

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,880 mi
Last recorded193,880 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 WVW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 193,880 miles

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

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 2021 188,477 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 188,472 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2020 182,978 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp Damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2019 176,999 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))

engine x under covers fitted / front flexi hoses perishing / slight leak on rear diff / o/s/f brake pad getting low on inner

Pass 11 Jun 2018 172,287 miles

both front brake flexible hoses are perishing

both rear shock absorbers are leaking , passenger side slightly worse

Pass 19 Jun 2017 162,779 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 149,841 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 149,728 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no visable tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no visable tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2015 127,916 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight movement in n/s/r top control arm bush.

Fail 16 Jun 2015 127,909 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight movement in n/s/r top control arm bush.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,054 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 14 May 2013 65,845 miles

emission to clean to be tested

Pass 13 Jun 2012 39,781 miles

smoke meter does not register emissions

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,876 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 WVW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WVW, 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 HG08 WVW registered?

HG08 WVW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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