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JA04 FRA

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,224 mi
Last recorded80,224 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA04 FRA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 80,224 miles

advise offside rear shocker

advise rear lower suspension arm bushes

advise rear number plate

Fail 5 May 2021 80,223 miles

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

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

advise offside rear shocker

advise rear lower suspension arm bushes

advise rear number plate

Pass 14 Sep 2019 76,662 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 76,659 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 70,419 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 70,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 54,705 miles

advise nearside rear tyre

advise rear brake pads

Pass 27 Sep 2016 44,024 miles

advise front inner brake pads

Fail 13 Sep 2016 43,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,858 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 26,526 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 21,904 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 18,462 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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JA04 FRA 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 JA04 FRA, 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 JA04 FRA registered?

JA04 FRA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is JA04 FRA safe to buy?

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