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AG08 GUP

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,366 mi
Last recorded98,366 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 GUP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 98,366 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shocker slight corrosion

slight brake bind on offside front and rear brakes

Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil and reduced damping effect borderline pass,advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread close to exposing cords,ADVISE URGENT REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting oil and reduced damping effect,borderline pass,advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 76,835 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 70,929 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 70,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 70,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 91w runflat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45r17 91w runflat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake shows signs of overheating

Pass 16 Mar 2017 67,623 miles

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 15 Mar 2017 67,621 miles

Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,579 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,119 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,189 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 51,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,580 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,761 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 36,067 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AG08 GUP is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AG08 GUP, 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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AG08 GUP is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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