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KP08 DKO

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,169 mi
Last recorded163,169 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 DKO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 163,169 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 163,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 160,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 153,532 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

long handbrake travel

n/s headlight image poor

Pass 18 May 2018 148,361 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 148,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Driveshaft insecure

Pass 18 May 2017 141,913 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Offside Rear Inner drivers side rear inner driveshaft securing bolt missing

Fail 17 May 2017 141,913 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Offside Rear Inner drivers side rear inner driveshaft securing bolt missing

Pass 17 May 2016 132,931 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 124,593 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 113,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 99,921 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 99,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,762 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 85,762 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,758 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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KP08 DKO is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KP08 DKO, 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 KP08 DKO registered?

KP08 DKO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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