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HG58 ETE

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,061 mi
Last recorded153,061 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG58 ETE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 153,061 miles

Both front tyre slightly out off shape

Pass 17 Mar 2017 140,542 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 113,013 miles

Non - run flat tyre fited on offside front

Fail 15 Sep 2014 113,013 miles

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

GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT 5 RFT 205/50/R17(89W)

Non - run flat tyre fited on offside front

Pass 19 Sep 2013 104,346 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

no emmissions sheet, car too clean

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,162 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 67,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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HG58 ETE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HG58 ETE, 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 HG58 ETE registered?

HG58 ETE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is HG58 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG58 ETE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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