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GLZ 660

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,539 mi
Last recorded123,539 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 660
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 123,539 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 118,070 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 118,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 109,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 109,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 100,373 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 100,373 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 88,390 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 81,422 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 81,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 71,416 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s rear approx 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear 1-2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

o/s & n/s front tyres slightly perished

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2018 65,644 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 60,260 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 60,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 40,640 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,763 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,440 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,543 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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GLZ 660 is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GLZ 660, 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 GLZ 660 registered?

GLZ 660 is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is GLZ 660 safe to buy?

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