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SP08 HNL

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,037 mi
Last recorded129,037 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 HNL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 129,037 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Nov 2024 129,032 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2023 115,869 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on the dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 115,854 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on the dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 107,677 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 102,311 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 102,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,710 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 81,960 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,458 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 71,104 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 71,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,903 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,442 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 51,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 41,303 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 33,370 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,171 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,936 miles

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

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

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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SP08 HNL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP08 HNL, 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 SP08 HNL registered?

SP08 HNL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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