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KJ08 LOA

2008 BMW 123

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,872 mi
Last recorded159,872 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 LOA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 159,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle covered with oil

Fail 3 Aug 2020 159,852 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front pad wear sensor not attached to brake pad

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underneath of vehicle covered with oil

Pass 6 Aug 2019 144,980 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 144,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 132,049 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 121,667 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 110,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 99,441 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,541 miles

no emissions readings obtained (CLEAN)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 89,541 miles

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

no emissions readings obtained (CLEAN)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,724 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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KJ08 LOA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KJ08 LOA, 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 KJ08 LOA registered?

KJ08 LOA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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