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HV08 WHW

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,744 mi
Last recorded84,744 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 WHW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 84,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 78,418 miles

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

engine covers and undertarys fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 78,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

engine covers and undertarys fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2017 65,295 miles

covers fitted in engine bay obscuring view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,789 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 48,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,634 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 40,861 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

age cracking in nearside front tyre tread

very slight age cracking in offside front tyre tread

Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,351 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 22,904 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars and very low on inner edges

cracking in both front tyres

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 WHW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WHW, 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 WHW registered?

HV08 WHW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is HV08 WHW safe to buy?

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