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PK08 EKJ

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,855 mi
Last recorded155,855 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 EKJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 155,855 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 155,844 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine light on

Injector/s leaking

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 137,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 131,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 113,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight deteriorated and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads aprox 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight deteriorated and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 113,571 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight deteriorated and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads aprox 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tread depth at 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight deteriorated and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 98,686 miles

Front exhaust to dpf clamp cracking but not insecure

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 82,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking on flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking on flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil oil leaking at flange seal (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe swelling under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 82,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking on flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking on flexi pipe (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil oil leaking at flange seal (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe swelling under protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,938 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 64,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 61,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 56,382 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 47,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,548 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,565 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 31,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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PK08 EKJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK08 EKJ, 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 PK08 EKJ registered?

PK08 EKJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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