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HK08 RVO

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,951 mi
Last recorded88,951 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 RVO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 88,951 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 88,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,013 miles

Emissions Smoke Test PASSED (Readings too low to record and print out)

Front tyres getting abit worn at inner tread edges (esp N/S)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 76,563 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2015 76,563 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 69,631 miles

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,736 miles

cut to side wall inner on n/s/f tyre but not showing cords

Pass 25 May 2012 54,910 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 54,910 miles

Nearside Rear 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 27 May 2011 42,782 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted at time of test

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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HK08 RVO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HK08 RVO, 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 HK08 RVO registered?

HK08 RVO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is HK08 RVO safe to buy?

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