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HY58 GXZ

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,239 mi
Last recorded137,239 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 GXZ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 137,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive more than slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plates offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level close to minimum

Fail 10 Dec 2025 137,239 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken wire (4.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive more than slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting plates offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level close to minimum

Pass 18 Nov 2024 130,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 130,902 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 125,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 125,191 miles

Windscreen washer not working possible pump (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 119,831 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 114,544 miles

off side front shock absorber starting to leak fluid

rear inner brake pads worn very low

Pass 4 Aug 2020 109,154 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 102,225 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,461 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,253 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 3 Aug 2016 72,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

prop shaft rear rubber ring starting to split.

under cover's obscuring view of component's.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 63,889 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top wishbone inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top wishbone inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 63,889 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top wishbone inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush top wishbone inner bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 55,387 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,193 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 40,383 miles

both front tyres balding on outer edges

Pass 20 Jul 2011 32,885 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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HY58 GXZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HY58 GXZ, 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 HY58 GXZ registered?

HY58 GXZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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