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WJ08 KUW

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

219,688 mi
Last recorded219,688 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 KUW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 219,688 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear brake discs worn/pitted

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 19 Apr 2023 209,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 191,182 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 191,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 171,514 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 171,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 165,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 143,975 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 121,161 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 121,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,674 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,338 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 56,869 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,211 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,558 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 27,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,881 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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WJ08 KUW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ08 KUW, 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 WJ08 KUW registered?

WJ08 KUW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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