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K26 GLW

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

134,231 mi
Last recorded134,231 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK26 GLW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 134,231 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 127,162 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 118,028 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS+OS. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Propshaft donuts worn front and rear.

Pass 30 Nov 2022 109,702 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 102,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Nov 2021 102,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Nov 2020 97,156 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 87,490 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 83,361 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 83,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,113 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 70,149 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 64,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 62,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 57,385 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 57,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 48,735 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges(205/50/17)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 36,198 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 16,193 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front and rear brake disc are worn

Fail 30 Jul 2010 22,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 22,577 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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K26 GLW is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K26 GLW, 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 K26 GLW registered?

K26 GLW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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