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SL08AUA
2008 BMW 123
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SL08AUA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 123
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 27 Nov 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
19 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 156,759 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 156,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear corner (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 150,744 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 146,260 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,552 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- offside rear calliper anti rattle clip missing
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,289 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2022 11 Jun 202618 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,555 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly mounted
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,809 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 112,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,736 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,862 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202627 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,789 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017 11 Jun 202619 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,284 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,486 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2015 11 Jun 202620 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 42,270 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202617 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,780 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,155 MI
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SL08AUA was registered on 2008-03-22
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