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HV58 OXW

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,882 mi
Last recorded173,882 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 173,882 miles

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

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

oil leak

prop-shaft bush on gearbox side is slightly worn

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2019 163,098 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

undertray and engine covers are fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Jan 2018 152,244 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 152,110 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 142,894 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 142,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/35/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 126,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 115,583 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 115,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 108,432 miles

Front discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 106,973 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 106,973 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 99,242 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 98,341 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 OXW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HV58 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

HV58 OXW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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