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J17 GAC

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,555 mi
Last recorded122,555 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 GAC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 122,555 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 107,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 97,498 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 91,936 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 91,936 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,042 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2021 81,896 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 79,019 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 79,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 65,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,446 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated and cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Completely worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Number plate dirty

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle passed emissions test - No print out produced due to low emissions

Pass 24 Sep 2013 37,408 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 9 Jun 2012 26,074 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)

inner & outer edges of nearside front tyre excessively worn

inner & outer edges of offside front tyre excessively worn

Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 12,716 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 11,144 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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J17 GAC 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 89.5%.

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 J17 GAC, 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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J17 GAC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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