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GU58 AYT

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,863 mi
Last recorded136,863 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 AYT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 136,863 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 130,587 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 130,584 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 130,578 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 127,117 miles

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator loose

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe / centre pipe clamp cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2020 127,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad wear indicator loose

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust front pipe / centre pipe clamp cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2019 111,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 89,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,372 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,317 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,740 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 60,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 60,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 52,625 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,829 miles

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,531 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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GU58 AYT is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU58 AYT, 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 GU58 AYT registered?

GU58 AYT is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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