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C8 TGJ

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

135,921 mi
Last recorded135,921 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 TGJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 135,921 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 132,147 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 130,925 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 124,536 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 110,576 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 109,095 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,795 miles

engine cover + under tray fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2017 97,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

2 rear tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Oil leak ()

engine cover + under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,339 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,624 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,511 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Dec 2013 59,673 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,369 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 35,914 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,079 miles

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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C8 TGJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 C8 TGJ, 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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What year was C8 TGJ registered?

C8 TGJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is C8 TGJ safe to buy?

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