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DV08 GUG

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

151,441 mi
Last recorded151,441 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 GUG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 151,441 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 141,205 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 126,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 113,651 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 106,690 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 94,697 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 81,949 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 81,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,303 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 14 Sep 2018 67,388 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 63,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Aug 2016 56,492 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

auxiliary drive belt has slight damage (flat spots) and possible noisy tensioner or pulley

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,500 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 41,349 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,010 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Jul 2011 20,359 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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DV08 GUG is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 DV08 GUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV08 GUG registered?

DV08 GUG is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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