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WV08 OWH

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,860 mi
Last recorded119,860 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 OWH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 119,860 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 113,315 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on

Fail 6 Jul 2023 113,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on

Pass 2 Jul 2022 102,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 96,077 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 96,059 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 94,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 94,152 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 93,332 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 93,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 91,899 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2017 91,899 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,787 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 86,870 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 83,711 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,965 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,934 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)

Pass 7 May 2011 53,011 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,090 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 OWH is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV08 OWH, 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 WV08 OWH registered?

WV08 OWH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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