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X18 APM

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,446 mi
Last recorded115,446 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 APM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 115,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 81,187 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2016 73,295 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,088 miles

Buckle to nearside front wheel

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Feathering to outer edges of all 4 tyres

Significant engine oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,474 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 54,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 24 Mar 2012 32,000 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight lip on front discs

Fail 23 Mar 2012 31,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

slight lip on front discs

Pass 23 Mar 2011 22,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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X18 APM is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X18 APM, 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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X18 APM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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