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PJ08 ABU

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

179,042 mi
Last recorded179,042 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 ABU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 179,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 156,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 142,602 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 142,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 92Y (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 245 35 18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 92Y (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 245 35 18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,264 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread

Fail 23 Apr 2018 88,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre heavily perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre perished in tread

Pass 26 May 2017 84,050 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,573 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 68,766 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 51,950 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 48,581 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 38,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,327 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 26,330 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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PJ08 ABU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PJ08 ABU, 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 PJ08 ABU registered?

PJ08 ABU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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