MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre sidewall damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front brake imbalance at 28% just under limit of 30%
Nearside Brake pad wear indicator wire tied to flexi hose, not fitted to brake pad
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
nearside front and offside front flexible brake hoses perishing
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW58 CBY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 SW58 CBY, 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 CBY registered?
SW58 CBY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 December 2008.
Is SW58 CBY safe to buy?
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