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M129 TTY

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,987 mi
Last recorded156,987 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM129 TTY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 156,987 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 154,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 147,617 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 135,150 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 133,111 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 133,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 132,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 116,918 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 116,892 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 98,734 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 94,895 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,089 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 89,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,982 miles

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

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,240 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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M129 TTY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M129 TTY, 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 M129 TTY registered?

M129 TTY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is M129 TTY safe to buy?

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