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MV08 TZR

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,712 mi
Last recorded97,712 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 TZR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 97,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 75,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 61,221 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 59,238 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 57,582 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation on front brake readings (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 53,721 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,744 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,089 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,642 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 18,505 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 37,727 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 31,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 27,107 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,154 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 17,828 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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MV08 TZR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MV08 TZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV08 TZR registered?

MV08 TZR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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