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MV57 GKX

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,165 mi
Last recorded110,165 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 GKX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 110,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 110,161 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Undertrays/shields damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

suspension low , tpm light stays on

undertrays ,engine covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2021 98,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

suspension low , tpm light stays on

undertrays ,engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2020 88,938 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

wheel protectors slighty insecure

Fail 25 Feb 2020 88,930 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported ns and os (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

handbrake little reserve travel

wheel protectors slighty insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,862 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 70,552 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,463 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 63,892 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,236 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 53,137 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 52,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2012 40,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,333 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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MV57 GKX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MV57 GKX, 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 MV57 GKX registered?

MV57 GKX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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