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GU08 JCX

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,252 mi
Last recorded130,252 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 JCX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 130,252 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 125,693 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2017 125,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2016 106,608 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 79,668 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 79,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,971 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 53,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,680 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2011 28,612 miles

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

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

offside front tyre split on sidewall

Fail 5 Mar 2011 28,610 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

offside front tyre split on sidewall

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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GU08 JCX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GU08 JCX, 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 GU08 JCX registered?

GU08 JCX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 JCX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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