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KL08 SSO

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,453 mi
Last recorded158,453 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 SSO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2023 158,453 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2023 158,296 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 139,519 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 139,211 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 127,898 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 127,898 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 122,236 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 122,233 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 115,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 112,092 miles

cracked top behind mirror but ok

Pass 7 Jan 2016 97,043 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 78,899 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 60,239 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 39,331 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,678 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,777 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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KL08 SSO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KL08 SSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL08 SSO registered?

KL08 SSO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is KL08 SSO safe to buy?

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