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GL08 MLU

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,156 mi
Last recorded77,156 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 MLU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 77,156 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 77,156 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 58,937 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,202 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 32,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,956 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 27,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GL08 MLU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL08 MLU, 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 GL08 MLU registered?

GL08 MLU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is GL08 MLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 MLU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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