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GP57 XZV

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,557 mi
Last recorded125,557 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 XZV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 125,557 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 114,889 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 114,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 102,876 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting clamp corroded/fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/18 both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 both tyres close too 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 102,876 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting clamp corroded/fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/18 both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 both tyres close too 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 91,328 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2023 91,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 89,005 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 88,014 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,916 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,924 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 74,221 miles

No print out was produced due to low emissions.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,092 miles

No print out due to low emissions

Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,569 miles

both front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

rear brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 63,023 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 56,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 43,294 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 43,294 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 34,900 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 28,771 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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GP57 XZV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GP57 XZV, 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 GP57 XZV registered?

GP57 XZV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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