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GF08 FHN

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,430 mi
Last recorded163,430 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 FHN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 163,430 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 163,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 17 Mar 2021 155,222 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 146,211 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 137,751 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,294 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 127,294 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 114,402 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 114,402 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 99,001 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 84,763 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 84,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,342 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 69,384 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 56,969 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,832 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,389 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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GF08 FHN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF08 FHN, 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 GF08 FHN registered?

GF08 FHN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is GF08 FHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 FHN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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