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GP08 DHY

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,912 mi
Last recorded122,912 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 DHY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 122,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 113,907 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 113,907 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 108,055 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 96,386 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 96,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 88,165 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jun 2022 87,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper / trim insecure on corner

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Jun 2021 78,335 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sill panels covered

Pass 20 Aug 2020 71,671 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 57,740 miles

front number plate poor

Fail 22 Aug 2019 57,740 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate poor

Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,336 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 28,918 miles

front brake disc inner faces well worn

Pass 8 Aug 2016 17,184 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,154 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

emissions to clean to register a printout

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,649 miles

Both front and passenger side rear tyres are cracking.

Pass 23 May 2014 14,784 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 14,059 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 12,758 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 10,702 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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GP08 DHY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GP08 DHY, 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 GP08 DHY registered?

GP08 DHY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is GP08 DHY safe to buy?

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