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SP08 KYR

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,122 mi
Last recorded102,122 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 102,122 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 102,122 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,135 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,155 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 95,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,845 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 92,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,941 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 81,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator rub on drive shard (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Steering wheel rim fractured (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play play in hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel rim damage

Pass 25 Oct 2018 78,429 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 73,137 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,094 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 49,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

rear disc's rusty.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 40,675 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 26,042 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,258 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 11,756 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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SP08 KYR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KYR, 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 KYR registered?

SP08 KYR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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