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HK57 DFP

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,981 mi
Last recorded122,981 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 DFP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 122,981 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 117,323 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 116,836 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 105,264 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 105,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 101,163 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,718 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,265 miles

Nearside Rear bracket attached to front of rear suspension

Fail 25 Jan 2021 92,265 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 87,352 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 87,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 87,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 81,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2018 81,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 73,911 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 63,328 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 63,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 58,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,882 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 28,405 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 9,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 4,420 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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HK57 DFP is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HK57 DFP, 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 HK57 DFP registered?

HK57 DFP is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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