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EK08 GCX

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,570 mi
Last recorded114,570 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 GCX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 114,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 114,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 112,266 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror glass discoloured

Offside Front mirror glass discoloured

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 109,019 miles

Both sides front brake flexi hoses perishing

Offside rear tyre worn close to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2022 104,974 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,975 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 98,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 91,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 83,721 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 75,741 miles

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

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both wing mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,641 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front flexi hoses cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,010 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,917 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,554 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,948 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 15,434 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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EK08 GCX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EK08 GCX, 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 EK08 GCX registered?

EK08 GCX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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