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KU08 LUJ

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,781 mi
Last recorded137,781 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 LUJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 137,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on

Pass 17 Sep 2024 137,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Fail 9 Sep 2024 137,247 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 25 Sep 2023 136,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 23 Jan 2023 131,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF&NSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSR&NSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 131,546 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSF&NSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively OSF&NSF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF&NSF lower arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated OSR&NSR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,838 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF&OSF flexible brake hose cracking - perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR&OSR flexible brake hose cracking - perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear, NSR&OSR . (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 125,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NSF tyre has two deep cut on the worn outer edge. Marked. 205/50 ZR17 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF&OSF flexible brake hose cracking - perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF&OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF&OSF lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre badly worn on the outer edge! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSR&OSR flexible brake hose cracking - perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear, NSR&OSR . (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Between caliper and rigid pipe slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 109,862 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 98,558 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 80,922 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 74,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pad warning wire not fitted correctly in brake pad

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,107 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 70,071 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

baby seat near side rear

plastic sills

Pass 13 Jan 2014 57,413 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 50,421 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 41,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,795 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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KU08 LUJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU08 LUJ, 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 KU08 LUJ registered?

KU08 LUJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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