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GU58 WUW

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

120,661 mi
Last recorded120,661 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 WUW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 120,661 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 120,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 118,741 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 108,852 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 108,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 102,474 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 97,623 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

bottom of radiator bowed

Fail 2 Sep 2020 92,735 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

bottom of radiator bowed

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,620 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 87,620 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 82,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 77,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,916 miles

215/40/18/85y dunlop run flat

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise tracking is checked

nearside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge

very strong advisory that both front tyres are virtually worn through to cords on inner edges

Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,916 miles

215/40/18/85y dunlop run flat

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise tracking is checked

nearside rear tyre worn thin on inner edge

very strong advisory that both front tyres are virtually worn through to cords on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,835 miles

245/35/18/88y dunlop sp sport

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 70,835 miles

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

245/35/18/88y dunlop sp sport

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 64,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 64,979 miles

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

245/35/18/88y bridgestone

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,190 miles

slight wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,591 miles

215/40/18/85y bridgestone

both front tyres wearing on outer edges of tread

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,265 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 WUW is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WUW, 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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GU58 WUW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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