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MJ08 OCV

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,265 mi
Last recorded65,265 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 OCV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 65,265 miles

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

T.P.S light on

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 May 2020 57,996 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 May 2020 57,996 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 56,276 miles

Nearside Front cracking in tread

Nearside Rear close to legal limit

Offside Front cracking in tread

Offside Rear close to legal limit

Pass 15 May 2018 49,812 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 43,427 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 43,381 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 39,316 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 34,490 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 34,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 29,723 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 25,211 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 19,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 14,361 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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MJ08 OCV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MJ08 OCV, 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 MJ08 OCV registered?

MJ08 OCV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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