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164,544 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front brake discs are slightly worn
rear brake discs are worn on inside face
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s and o/s front (5.3.2 (b))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front brake flexipipes are perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy rear section exhaust modified and slightly noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre is approaching the wear indicators
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
tpms light is on
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. rear axle (5.2.3 (b))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side front brake flexipipes are perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust noisy rear section exhaust modified and slightly noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brakepad warning light is on(o/s/r wires disconnected/damaged)
tpms light is on
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both propshaft donuts starting to perish
engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225.45x17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both propshaft donuts starting to perish
engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted
near side rear tyre very close to legal limit
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays obscuring the view of some components
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Undertrays obscuring the view of some components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MV08 PFO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MV08 PFO, 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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MV08 PFO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 7 March 2008.
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