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RO08 FPA

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,237 mi
Last recorded146,237 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FPA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 146,237 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 144,618 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 138,902 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 138,902 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 138,403 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake has travel

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 135,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 134,454 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 134,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 126,164 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 122,694 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 122,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,847 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No emmision print, vehicle to cleen to register

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,763 miles

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

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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RO08 FPA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RO08 FPA, 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 RO08 FPA registered?

RO08 FPA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is RO08 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 FPA 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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