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V7 CWP

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,616 mi
Last recorded143,616 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 CWP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 143,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S wiper in poor condition but clearing screen

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic sill covers fitted

Plastic underfloor covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2022 138,204 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 131,367 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 127,884 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 122,765 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear upper arms have slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2018 115,126 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 109,199 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 109,199 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s rear (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,168 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

low emissions detected

n/s rear tyre on limit at time of test

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2016 100,165 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s front (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

low emissions detected

n/s rear tyre on limit at time of test

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 91,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 82,020 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 73,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 65,546 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,956 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 56,541 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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V7 CWP is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V7 CWP, 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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V7 CWP is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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