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L13 PEM

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,122 mi
Last recorded64,122 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 PEM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2025 64,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear one reverse light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 59,327 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 54,935 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 50,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen Under Coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under Trays/Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2021 42,129 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil level is high

Pass 1 Oct 2020 36,105 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 25,739 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,427 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 19,735 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,562 miles

All tyre treads, cracking.

Front and rear wiper blades, poor wipe.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,510 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 16,036 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 14,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 11,070 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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L13 PEM is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L13 PEM, 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 L13 PEM registered?

L13 PEM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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