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WG58 CVT

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,777 mi
Last recorded154,777 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 CVT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 154,777 miles

Nearside Front suspension spring seated wrong at bottom

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 of (1.1.12 (f) (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))

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

parking brake low readings

under trays fitted / slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2026 154,766 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension spring seated wrong at bottom

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 of (1.1.12 (f) (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))

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

under trays fitted / slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2023 139,902 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2022 137,125 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 27 Aug 2022 137,044 miles

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,242 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 130,242 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2020 123,450 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 123,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 115,534 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,881 miles

Front discs slightly corroded inner both

Fail 25 Aug 2018 107,881 miles

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

Front slightly worn both

Pass 14 Nov 2017 107,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,910 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 103,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 96,814 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 10 Sep 2014 88,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

various chips in windscreen zone a and b.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 74,903 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,351 miles

engine oil low.

front brake discs wearing.

front inner brake pads low.

headlight aims on lower limit.

no visual or metered emissions detected.

rear tyres - 3mm.

rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,587 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 41,587 miles

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

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

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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WG58 CVT 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 66.7%.

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 WG58 CVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG58 CVT registered?

WG58 CVT is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 12 December 2008.

Is WG58 CVT safe to buy?

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