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L222 LSR

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,950 mi
Last recorded82,950 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 LSR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2025 82,950 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 77,223 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 56,957 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 45,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 44,627 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,989 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 38,047 miles

under trays

Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,983 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 27,725 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 25,517 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,744 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 13,191 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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L222 LSR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L222 LSR, 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 L222 LSR registered?

L222 LSR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is L222 LSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 LSR shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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