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NY57 GNO

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,930 mi
Last recorded150,930 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 GNO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 150,930 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Fail 19 Jun 2025 150,914 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 19 Jun 2024 144,131 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 133,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 133,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 118,229 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 117,664 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 117,172 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 108,563 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 102,713 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 95,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 92,287 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of componets

n/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm inner edge

rear prop shaft rubber dounut starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Sep 2016 92,287 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of componets

n/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm inner edge

rear prop shaft rubber dounut starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Sep 2015 81,550 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 77,758 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,853 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,002 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 61,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,644 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,513 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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NY57 GNO is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NY57 GNO, 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 NY57 GNO registered?

NY57 GNO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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