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SW58 CBY

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,205 mi
Last recorded159,205 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 CBY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 159,205 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 153,382 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 142,721 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2019 142,720 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 129,603 miles

nearside front and offside front flexible brake hoses perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2017 127,060 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 108,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2016 108,633 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 84,579 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,979 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 63,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,485 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 44,485 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,470 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 25,470 miles

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.

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 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.

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