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L555 EAF

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,131 mi
Last recorded133,131 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 EAF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 133,131 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 120,162 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 108,004 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 108,003 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 102,212 miles

both front wipers deteriorating

nearside front brake hose perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2017 97,395 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

front and rear brake discs wearing thin

low emissions no readings recorded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 78,600 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 78,600 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 61,142 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)

centre exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,542 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 48,389 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,483 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 4 Feb 2012 31,581 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,822 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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L555 EAF is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L555 EAF, 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 L555 EAF registered?

L555 EAF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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