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SV58 UZA

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

300,326 mi
Last recorded300,326 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 UZA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 300,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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 Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 300,324 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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 Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 247,126 miles

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

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

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

rear diff seeping oil

Fail 15 Jan 2024 247,126 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear diff seeping oil

Pass 9 Jan 2023 196,420 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 158,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 113,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking between flexi and centre section exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 107,723 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,288 miles

brake warning lamp on dash / service / workshop lamp on

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,661 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 85,616 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 85,616 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,747 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 61,822 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 18 Sep 2012 46,893 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 34,460 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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SV58 UZA 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 82.4%.

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 SV58 UZA, 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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SV58 UZA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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