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HN58 GCV

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,309 mi
Last recorded138,309 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN58 GCV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 138,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 138,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 136,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor above tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 129,066 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 129,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 123,144 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

full undertrays fitted.

tyre warning on (pre 2012)

Fail 7 Oct 2020 123,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front. (5.2.3 (e))

full undertrays fitted.

tyre warning on (pre 2012)

Pass 13 Sep 2019 120,109 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,146 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drag link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and full undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 109,395 miles

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

both front drag link bushes soft.

offside front window inop.engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Oct 2017 109,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front drag link bushes soft.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear. (3.5.1i)

offside front window inop.engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,554 miles

full undertrays andengine covers fitted.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,174 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,486 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,516 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,660 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 46,660 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,836 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,645 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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HN58 GCV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HN58 GCV, 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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HN58 GCV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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