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OE57 PDV

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,891 mi
Last recorded169,891 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 PDV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 169,891 miles

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

Heavily underseal unable to check

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 163,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 163,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 148,762 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 148,762 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 135,918 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 127,668 miles

Oil leak ()

undertrims obscuring components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 120,868 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 120,866 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 115,611 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 115,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,808 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear pads low

Pass 5 Dec 2012 89,018 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,230 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 44,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 60,929 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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OE57 PDV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OE57 PDV, 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 OE57 PDV registered?

OE57 PDV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 January 2008.

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