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HJ08 LUD

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,018 mi
Last recorded186,018 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 LUD
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 186,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 171,762 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inter cooler pipe , contaminating suspension arm bush (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 171,759 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn knuckle bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm that runs diagonaly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inter cooler pipe , contaminating suspension arm bush (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 157,195 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 141,639 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 126,691 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 109,849 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 92,126 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,383 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 67,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,994 miles

Unable to carry out full inspection of outer sills due to covers fitted

Unable to carry out full inspection to underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

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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HJ08 LUD is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HJ08 LUD, 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 HJ08 LUD registered?

HJ08 LUD is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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