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SW58 AVZ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,115 mi
Last recorded95,115 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 AVZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,115 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 95,111 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 93,227 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 83,523 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 76,869 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 76,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 66,332 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 53,797 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 50,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded and liped

Pass 23 Jun 2011 27,619 miles

Both front brake discs are badly corroeded.

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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SW58 AVZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black 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 SW58 AVZ, 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 SW58 AVZ registered?

SW58 AVZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 November 2008.

Is SW58 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW58 AVZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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