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SP08 KPE

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,349 mi
Last recorded130,349 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 KPE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,349 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 130,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 121,224 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 121,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 112,562 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 103,429 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,956 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,184 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 82,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,365 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)

front brake DISCS WORN

Pass 21 Jul 2012 76,320 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 76,320 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,470 miles

emissions too clean to detect

front brake discs corroded

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2011 74,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions too clean to detect

front brake discs corroded

items over 40mm hanging in windscreen are MOT fail

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

rear tyres wearing inner edge

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 KPE is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 KPE, 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 KPE registered?

SP08 KPE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is SP08 KPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 KPE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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