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HV08 UOM

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,117 mi
Last recorded112,117 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 UOM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,117 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 105,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,751 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,237 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 84,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 60,766 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 55,694 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 48,096 miles

unable to detect emissions

Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,239 miles

both aims on lowser limit

front tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/r hand brake noisy

o/s/r tyre worn uneavenly and has a high spot

rear brake pads very low n/s worst

rear tyres wearing on inside edge

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 13 Mar 2012 38,150 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 38,150 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 27,444 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 27,444 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HV08 UOM is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black 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 HV08 UOM, 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 HV08 UOM registered?

HV08 UOM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 April 2008.

Is HV08 UOM safe to buy?

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