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RA08 KKN

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,780 mi
Last recorded155,780 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 KKN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 155,780 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 142,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,574 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 125,461 miles

both rear tyres inner edges wearing low

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing low

Fail 18 Jul 2017 125,461 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres inner edges wearing low

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing low

Pass 19 May 2016 113,217 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 113,217 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 103,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions to clean to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 103,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Emissions to clean to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 93,230 miles

Front bumper dammaged O/S/F fixings broken

Fail 18 Mar 2014 93,230 miles

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

Front bumper dammaged O/S/F fixings broken

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2012 75,053 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 61,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RA08 KKN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RA08 KKN, 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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RA08 KKN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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