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PX08 XXR

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,537 mi
Last recorded146,537 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 XXR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 146,537 miles

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

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 16 May 2019 127,885 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 16 May 2019 127,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions to clean to register

Pass 16 May 2018 108,898 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

off side rear brake pad sensor wire chafing on drive shaft

Fail 16 May 2018 108,898 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

off side rear brake pad sensor wire chafing on drive shaft

Pass 19 May 2017 98,165 miles

near side rear brake disc corroded

off side rear brake pad sensor wire chafing on drive shaft

Fail 19 May 2017 98,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

near side rear brake disc corroded

off side rear brake pad sensor wire chafing on drive shaft

Pass 25 Feb 2016 89,926 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm/hub bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

emissions to clean to register so no print out issued

off side rear brake pad sensor wire chafing on anti roll bar linkage and drive shaft

Fail 25 Feb 2016 89,926 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm/hub bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

emissions to clean to register so no print out issued

off side rear brake pad sensor wire chafing on anti roll bar linkage and drive shaft

Pass 31 Jan 2015 79,324 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 67,984 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 57,613 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 57,324 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

trigger point not met

Pass 2 Feb 2012 46,340 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,403 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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PX08 XXR is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PX08 XXR, 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 PX08 XXR registered?

PX08 XXR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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