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RO08 FWH

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,120 mi
Last recorded190,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FWH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 190,120 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Number plate damaged

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2023 190,024 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Number plate damaged

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2022 183,210 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR pads almost at wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Mileage is inaccurate due to ECU change

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPS fault also cleared at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2022 183,210 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSR and OSR pads almost at wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Reset fault codes (after ECU change) (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Reset fault codes (after ECU change) (8.2.2.2 (g))

Mileage is inaccurate due to ECU change

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Reset fault codes (after ECU change) (7.1.6 (a))

TPS fault also cleared at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2020 144,831 miles

Front exhaust has a slight leak from joint

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened would benefit from treament to prevent further decay (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 144,830 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm DANGEROUS CONDITION ON INNER EDGE!!!!! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust has a slight leak from joint

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LAMP INCORRECTLY FITTED (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened would benefit from treament to prevent further decay (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,243 miles

Oil leak

Plastic covers fitted to underside

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

Pass 4 May 2018 129,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 123,187 miles

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

Offside indicator repeater slightly insecure

both wiper blades starting to split

Fail 24 Apr 2017 123,187 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside indicator repeater slightly insecure

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 21 Apr 2016 108,717 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 103,267 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

front tyres cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2013 88,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 76,300 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,298 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 55,567 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,567 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RO08 FWH is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RO08 FWH, 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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RO08 FWH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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