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CU58 GKV

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,973 mi
Last recorded156,973 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU58 GKV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 156,973 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust munt is cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shockers are weak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hand brake just passed mot standards

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat sheild is insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2020 134,960 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 124,248 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Wont Open (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 58% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 72% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,743 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 69,743 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2014 60,026 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 60,026 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,859 miles

both front tyre treads slight wear on inside edges

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can not see bottom of rear springs

Pass 1 Nov 2011 29,983 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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CU58 GKV is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CU58 GKV, 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 CU58 GKV registered?

CU58 GKV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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