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FG58 SYV

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

168,125 mi
Last recorded168,125 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 SYV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 168,125 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 160,194 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 160,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 154,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 143,965 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,222 miles

Offside Front shock absorber/strut has a misting of oil

Fail 29 Oct 2020 136,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber/strut has a misting of oil

Pass 25 Oct 2019 130,228 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 120,454 miles

Central Front chip on windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2018 119,217 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 112,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undetrays fitted to car

Pass 5 Mar 2016 103,780 miles

Under trays fitted to car

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2015 98,776 miles

All tyre treads starting to crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 94,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 89,812 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 86,557 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 80,494 miles

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

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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FG58 SYV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FG58 SYV, 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 FG58 SYV registered?

FG58 SYV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is FG58 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 SYV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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