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WV08 ONP

2008 BMW 123

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,201 mi
Last recorded126,201 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 ONP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 126,201 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 121,199 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,158 miles

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 113,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM could not register the output.

Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 99,272 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,690 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 85,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 77,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,500 miles

emmisions to clean to test

Fail 13 Jun 2013 74,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

emmisions to clean to test

rear discs lipped

Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,623 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,157 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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WV08 ONP is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WV08 ONP, 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 WV08 ONP registered?

WV08 ONP is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 ONP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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