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MD08 GCK

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,160 mi
Last recorded145,160 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 GCK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 145,160 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 142,483 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 142,457 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 139,286 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 139,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 135,816 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 135,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 135,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 131,302 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 118,076 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 118,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 105,112 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))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 78,555 miles

Rear rubber prop shaft to diff doughnut starting to crack and perish

Under trays fitted to vehicle, not all components checked

Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 49,615 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,884 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,805 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 36,752 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 29,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel smoke to clean to test

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,084 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,027 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MD08 GCK is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MD08 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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What year was MD08 GCK registered?

MD08 GCK is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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