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M123 ULE

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,919 mi
Last recorded111,919 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 ULE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 111,919 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 111,910 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 106,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 106,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 101,304 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

slight wear n/s/front tyre outer edge

Pass 13 Jul 2020 98,834 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,239 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,996 miles

Plastic covers fitted in the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Plastic under trays are obscuring some components.

Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,996 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Plastic covers fitted in the engine bay are obscuring some components.

Plastic under trays are obscuring some components.

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,658 miles

Engine bay area has covers fitted obscuring some components.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 6 May 2016 80,314 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 75,791 miles

front tyres are wearing on the edges

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Feb 2014 73,443 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,868 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 49,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 33,713 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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M123 ULE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M123 ULE, 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 M123 ULE registered?

M123 ULE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is M123 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M123 ULE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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