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SL08 GVT

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

167,624 mi
Last recorded167,624 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 GVT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 167,624 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2025 159,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn very low on inner and outer edges--205/50RF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald on inside edge, tread depth 3mm in primary grooves--225/45RF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing and cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner and outer edges--205/50RF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly bald on inside edge, tread depth 3mm in primary grooves--225/45RF17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 155,085 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper, lower most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 150,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 140,071 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 133,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 119,424 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 119,424 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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,542 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 102,541 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 72,028 miles

Offside Front head lamp fogged up but not effecting head lamp beam pattern

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,958 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,957 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 42,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 36,245 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,638 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 23,706 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,686 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 23,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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SL08 GVT is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver 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 SL08 GVT, 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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SL08 GVT is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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