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L10 LWA

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,275 mi
Last recorded144,275 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 LWA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 144,275 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 138,652 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 138,652 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 132,879 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 122,823 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 112,777 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 90,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,111 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 74,962 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 74,962 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 61,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight bind from brake

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 53,578 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 53,578 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 46,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,970 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 35,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 28,354 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,177 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,522 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)

both front tyres have 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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L10 LWA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey 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 L10 LWA, 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 L10 LWA registered?

L10 LWA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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