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GV58 KCX

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,639 mi
Last recorded143,639 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 KCX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 143,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working o/s inner (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

brake warning light stopping on dash

damage on outer rim of o/s/f road wheel

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r shock absorber top dust guard insecure

spring clip missing from n/s/r brake caliper

Pass 21 Jun 2021 134,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall of o/s/f tyre also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

damage on outer rim of o/s/f road wheel

n/s/r shock absorber top dust gard insecure

spring clip missing from n/s/r brake caliper

Fail 18 Jun 2021 134,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall of o/s/f tyre also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage on outer rim of o/s/f road wheel

n/s/r shock absorber top dust gard insecure

spring clip missing from n/s/r brake caliper

Pass 16 Mar 2020 123,446 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both front & rear rubber joints (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of o/s/f tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear inner brake pads lowish

small damage on outer rim of o/s/f road wheel

Fail 16 Mar 2020 123,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both front & rear rubber joints (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall of o/s/f tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear inner brake pads lowish

small damage on outer rim of o/s/f road wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 114,043 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 111,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,978 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,560 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,805 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,917 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register on tester .

Fail 6 Mar 2013 41,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register on tester .

Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,207 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,046 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 27,046 miles

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

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

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

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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GV58 KCX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV58 KCX, 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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GV58 KCX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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