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LB08 BXF

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,126 mi
Last recorded170,126 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 BXF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 170,126 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 165,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,063 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 91,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,946 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2015 80,359 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 73,831 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wall cut

Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,638 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 58,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

minor cut/scuff to nsf tyre sidewall

missing n/s/f jacking block

osr brake caliper has slight misting of fluid around piston dust cover may only be dampness from road water advise investigation to check

Pass 2 Jun 2012 58,276 miles

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

minor cut/scuff to nsf tyre sidewall

missing n/s/f jacking block

osr brake caliper has slight misting of fluid around piston dust cover may only be dampness from road water advise investigation to check

Fail 25 May 2012 57,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside rear brake caliper has damp spot around seal

Pass 26 May 2011 40,069 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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LB08 BXF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BXF, 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 LB08 BXF registered?

LB08 BXF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is LB08 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 BXF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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