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GV08 AXW

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,845 mi
Last recorded82,845 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 AXW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,845 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,592 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 77,592 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 72,786 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 69,056 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,144 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 60,616 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 55,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre deteriorated and worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre detiorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 46,542 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 46,538 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,729 miles

auxillary belt starting to fray

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

emmissions too clean to obtain reading

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 27 Oct 2012 31,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonet catch starting to malfunction

Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,365 miles

emmissions too clean too obtain reading

Fail 4 Oct 2011 25,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

emmissions too clean too obtain reading

tyres worn unevenly

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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GV08 AXW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GV08 AXW, 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 GV08 AXW registered?

GV08 AXW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 12 April 2008.

Is GV08 AXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV08 AXW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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