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VK08 HZS

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,218 mi
Last recorded89,218 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 HZS
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2016 89,218 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,005 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,958 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)

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Mar 2012 35,710 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,740 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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VK08 HZS is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK08 HZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 HZS registered?

VK08 HZS is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is VK08 HZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 HZS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK08 HZS have outstanding finance?

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