MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,120 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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))
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))
Oil leak
Plastic covers fitted to underside
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside indicator repeater slightly insecure
both wiper blades starting to split
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
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)
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
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)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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