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NE08 KTN

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,978 mi
Last recorded91,978 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE08 KTN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 91,978 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 91,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 86,753 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 86,753 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 81,116 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 78,002 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear prop shaft coupling det

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 73,247 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 66,882 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 63,434 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 61,042 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 61,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 59,069 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 59,069 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 57,076 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 47,579 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 38,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,547 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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NE08 KTN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NE08 KTN, 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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NE08 KTN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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