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HY08 LHT

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,790 mi
Last recorded138,790 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LHT
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 138,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlamp beam images poor

Fail 22 Apr 2025 138,766 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 9 Apr 2024 138,608 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 126,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 114,748 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 114,719 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 103,722 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,593 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 94,345 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,333 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 89,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2015 84,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,100 miles

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

emissions to clean to register a printout

rear tyres on the legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,430 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 61,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

inner brake pads on the rear wareing low

n/s/f tyre wareing low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wareing thin on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 61,122 miles

inner brake pads on the rear wareing low

n/s/f tyre wareing low on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wareing thin on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,540 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)

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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HY08 LHT is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HY08 LHT, 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 HY08 LHT registered?

HY08 LHT is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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