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GF08 VSU

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,316 mi
Last recorded30,316 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 30,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 29,371 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 27,616 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 26,603 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 26,603 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,592 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 23,413 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 20,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 15,260 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 14,249 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 12,834 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 11,195 miles

both front tyres are perished in tread pattern

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,327 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 8,430 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 6,771 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 5,158 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 VSU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue 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 GF08 VSU, 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 GF08 VSU registered?

GF08 VSU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is GF08 VSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 VSU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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