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J70 PEE

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,833 mi
Last recorded125,833 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 PEE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 125,833 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 125,782 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 112,434 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 27 Oct 2021 112,428 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 Oct 2020 99,231 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,283 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,988 miles

nearside and offside front tyres cracking in tread wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 24 Apr 2018 75,987 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing not checked cant spin wheel due to brake binding

nearside and offside front tyres cracking in tread wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2017 67,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 60,106 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 25 Apr 2016 60,106 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 42,229 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 42,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 29,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 19,973 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 19,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 8,957 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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J70 PEE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J70 PEE, 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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J70 PEE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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