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VK08 ARZ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,463 mi
Last recorded144,463 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 ARZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 144,463 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 126,032 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 126,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 116,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 109,135 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 109,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 103,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 103,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 92,076 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 92,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall splitting (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 77,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tryes wearing inner edges

niose from front of engine

Pass 28 Jan 2014 54,940 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 7 Feb 2013 44,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 38,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,753 miles

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

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

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

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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VK08 ARZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black 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 VK08 ARZ, 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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VK08 ARZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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