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GU08 UCV

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,712 mi
Last recorded134,712 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 UCV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 134,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2022 131,051 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 125,940 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 121,460 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive boarder line pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

Fail 8 Oct 2020 121,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive boarder line pass (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in offside front inner tie rod

Pass 18 Mar 2019 102,656 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 102,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2018 96,908 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,908 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 87,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2016 75,961 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,933 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,650 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 54,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,386 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,602 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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GU08 UCV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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