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HV58 OEF

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,834 mi
Last recorded72,834 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 OEF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 72,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also sticking/creaking (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 70,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,949 miles

both rear brake disc inner faces poor

near side rear brake holds on slightly

off side front tyre starting to perish

Fail 12 Sep 2023 67,946 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake disc inner faces poor

near side rear brake holds on slightly

off side front brake disc poor

off side front tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2022 66,128 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,874 miles

both front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 62,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,683 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 60,682 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 59,414 miles

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

both rear brakes are slightly binding

Pass 16 Sep 2016 57,498 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,594 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,829 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 37,226 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 29,517 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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HV58 OEF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HV58 OEF, 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 HV58 OEF registered?

HV58 OEF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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