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MM08 ORV

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,475 mi
Last recorded137,475 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM08 ORV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 137,475 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 25 Jan 2019 122,253 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 102,531 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 102,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,524 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 100,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 90,530 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 90,432 miles

Centre Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 81,201 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 72,008 miles

nearside front tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,883 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 19 Jul 2013 60,871 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 60,854 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,642 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,983 miles

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

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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MM08 ORV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM08 ORV, 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 MM08 ORV registered?

MM08 ORV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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