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GU08 UCC

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

130,375 mi
Last recorded130,375 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UCC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 130,375 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 117,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 100,139 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 100,063 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 86,232 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 81,098 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,631 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,162 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 60,054 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 53,705 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 46,523 miles

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Pass 8 Mar 2016 40,469 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,710 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 34,710 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 26,581 miles

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

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

tyres different size front to rear.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,108 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 14,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 13,703 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 13,703 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 11,595 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low 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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GU08 UCC is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black 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 GU08 UCC, 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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GU08 UCC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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