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ML58 PNY

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,992 mi
Last recorded164,992 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 PNY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 164,992 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 164,992 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 148,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 148,360 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached upper outer bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 131,019 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2018 115,478 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 115,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,889 miles

both rear tyres worn low

front brake pads worn low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2014 57,869 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn low

front brake pads worn low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,459 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,083 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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ML58 PNY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML58 PNY, 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 ML58 PNY registered?

ML58 PNY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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