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GL08 USN

2008 BMW 123

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,380 mi
Last recorded159,380 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 USN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 159,380 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 145,321 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 127,721 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 127,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 117,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 117,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 112,567 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 104,117 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 90,832 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 82,722 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2014 82,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2012 52,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2012 51,480 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 35,718 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 35,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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GL08 USN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 USN, 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 USN registered?

GL08 USN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is GL08 USN safe to buy?

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