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GP08 UOX

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,999 mi
Last recorded115,999 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 UOX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 101,794 miles

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

Nearside headlight beam pattern dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted slightly rubbing the anti roll link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer starting to wear on the edge

Fail 29 Oct 2021 101,115 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlight beam pattern dim

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted slightly rubbing the anti roll link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer starting to wear on the edge

Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,679 miles

Nearside headlight beam pattern dim

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2020 91,663 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm, rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% n/s low performance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlight beam pattern dim

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

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2020 91,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering wheel has slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 76,335 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,664 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 53,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 46,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,589 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in the tread pattern

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F inner sidewall cut but not to the cords

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 34,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have cracks in the tread pattern

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F inner sidewall cut but not to the cords

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 30,295 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 30,295 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 26,809 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 26,809 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,660 miles

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

offside & nearside front tyre treads cracked & wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre tread wearing on inner edge

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 UOX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GP08 UOX, 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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GP08 UOX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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