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MT08 VWW

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,779 mi
Last recorded156,779 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 VWW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 156,779 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 146,816 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 144,261 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 144,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 141,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays obscuring some parts front+rear

Pass 5 Jan 2019 136,003 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays obscuring some parts front+rear

Pass 4 Jan 2018 131,658 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 126,529 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 126,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,327 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 108,264 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 90,531 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 72,167 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,198 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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MT08 VWW 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 85.7%.

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 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 MT08 VWW, 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 MT08 VWW registered?

MT08 VWW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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