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VA57 XJL

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,024 mi
Last recorded131,024 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 XJL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 131,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 121,885 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 106,143 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 88,936 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,972 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 70,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 54,576 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,413 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,328 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 33,448 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,862 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 20,229 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 20,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres are worn severely on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

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

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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VA57 XJL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VA57 XJL, 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 VA57 XJL registered?

VA57 XJL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is VA57 XJL safe to buy?

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