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WV08 GLZ

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

201,894 mi
Last recorded201,894 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 201,894 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 197,070 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 197,070 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower bush in rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on rear track control arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 194,570 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 193,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 193,666 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 191,373 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slight deterioration (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 173,805 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 173,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 155,480 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 136,071 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 135,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,976 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 94,515 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 74,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,468 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSR wheel bearing has slight roughness detected

Pass 18 Feb 2012 33,977 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,972 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 30,884 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

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 GLZ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WV08 GLZ, 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 WV08 GLZ registered?

WV08 GLZ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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