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KV08 GCK

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,318 mi
Last recorded168,318 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 GCK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2025 168,318 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 160,867 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 151,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 142,154 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 142,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 131,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 118,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 108,667 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 90,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,073 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 39,701 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,462 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 17 Feb 2012 25,081 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,232 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 1,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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KV08 GCK is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KV08 GCK, 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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KV08 GCK is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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