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2008 BMW 123
General Information
- Registration SL08FNH
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 123
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 16 Dec 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,283 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer facing(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Stone chip to windscreen
- Slight play in offside inner rack joint
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 168,277 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Stone chip to windscreen
- Slight play in offside inner rack joint
- Slight oil leak
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer facing(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
7 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,045 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,345 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
25 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 140,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet inop (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
19 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,802 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,970 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
16 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
21 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,552 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- slight damage to front windscreen
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,647 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 103,304 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2019 10 Jun 202613 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 103,304 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
27 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,156 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- MIL light on
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,035 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 83,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,470 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,887 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
14 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,927 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2014 10 Jun 202620 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,206 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013 10 Jun 202625 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,464 MI
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SL08FNH was registered on 2008-03-04
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