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WV08 GKO

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

112,781 mi
Last recorded112,781 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 GKO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 112,781 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,502 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 93,467 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs lipped

hand break high

o/s/r pad wear sensor adrift

slight twist in o/s/r flex hose

unable to fully check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

unable to open rear doors from inside

undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,929 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

had to remove the contents of the car to be able to carryout the mot test

handbrake high

Pass 9 May 2014 55,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,131 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,976 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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WV08 GKO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WV08 GKO, 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 WV08 GKO registered?

WV08 GKO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WV08 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 GKO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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