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L7 EUM

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,485 mi
Last recorded118,485 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 EUM
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 118,485 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 118,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,748 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,746 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Jan 2022 105,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 99,966 miles

under-trays damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2016 99,966 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under-trays damaged

Pass 13 Aug 2015 71,754 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 71,754 miles

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

run flat light illuminated

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged (no ply/cord exposed)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged ( no ply/cord exposed)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2014 48,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged (no ply/cord exposed)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged ( no ply/cord exposed)

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,839 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 40,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 32,119 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,409 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 18,083 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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L7 EUM is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L7 EUM, 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 L7 EUM registered?

L7 EUM is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is L7 EUM safe to buy?

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