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GY08 LGN

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,049 mi
Last recorded93,049 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 LGN
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 93,049 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 93,049 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 84,239 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,334 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 2.5mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 14 Apr 2015 73,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn to 2.5mm, legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,695 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,226 miles

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in treads

Fail 29 May 2013 55,144 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,393 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,979 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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GY08 LGN is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY08 LGN, 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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What year was GY08 LGN registered?

GY08 LGN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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