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PY08 FCL

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,627 mi
Last recorded118,627 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 FCL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2024 118,627 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 110,014 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,154 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,590 miles

under trays and engine cover are fitted below car

Pass 5 Oct 2019 84,322 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 76,661 miles

Front both tyres feathering

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 58,548 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,813 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,848 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 31,110 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

different size tyres fited to rear axle

front inner pads starting to wear

rear pads starting to wear

sill covers

Pass 19 Sep 2012 20,835 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 17 Oct 2011 13,338 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 12,992 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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PY08 FCL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PY08 FCL, 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 PY08 FCL registered?

PY08 FCL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is PY08 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY08 FCL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PY08 FCL have outstanding finance?

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