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LB08 BUP

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,143 mi
Last recorded201,143 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 BUP
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 201,143 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 199,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 197,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertyrays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 14 Jun 2022 194,910 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 192,859 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 190,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 189,167 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 188,592 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of under side

Pass 12 Jun 2017 176,670 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r & o/s/r shock absorber top sleeves adrift.

under shields fitted.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 160,088 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 159,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 140,426 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 140,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre High level brake light inoperative and insecure

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 122,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 17 Jun 2013 108,202 miles

o/s/f tyre is out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 89,559 miles

ALL tyres showing wear

Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,460 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 65,460 miles

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

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

Front discs low/pitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LB08 BUP is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LB08 BUP, 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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LB08 BUP is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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