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SP08 HRN

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,863 mi
Last recorded143,863 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 HRN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 143,863 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 143,614 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust snapped at flexi joint (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,565 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 96,573 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 96,573 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dash cam (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,496 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front wheel slight bind

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,113 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,675 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 39,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 32,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 25,475 miles

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

Offside Outer Front 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 HRN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP08 HRN, 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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What year was SP08 HRN registered?

SP08 HRN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is SP08 HRN safe to buy?

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