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SW08 CVL

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,715 mi
Last recorded118,715 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 CVL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 118,715 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 20 May 2017 118,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 25 May 2016 109,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 101,456 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 91,641 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 89,045 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 24 May 2013 86,390 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 78,922 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 59,959 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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SW08 CVL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SW08 CVL, 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 SW08 CVL registered?

SW08 CVL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is SW08 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 CVL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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