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SL08 FNA

2008 BMW 123

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

158,410 mi
Last recorded158,410 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 FNA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 158,410 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 149,849 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 144,031 miles

ALL REARC SUSPENSION MOUNTS AND AXLE MOUNTS CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 134,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

covers fitted under bonnet and under vehicle obscuring some items

Pass 16 Nov 2018 116,046 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 116,040 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 98,155 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 79,610 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,384 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight brake bind starting to nearside rear

Pass 7 Mar 2014 36,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 36,224 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 15,853 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,185 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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SL08 FNA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SL08 FNA, 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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SL08 FNA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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