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LB08 GHU

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,397 mi
Last recorded153,397 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 GHU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 153,397 miles

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

damage to underneath

Pass 28 Feb 2024 147,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 141,006 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 123,012 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 113,583 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 113,583 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged abs sensor wire snapped (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn down completely (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 104,794 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 104,794 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 96,731 miles

Cut in inner side wall of offside front tyre

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 96,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Cut in inner side wall of offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 87,043 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 87,043 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,461 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 67,953 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,746 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 43,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,762 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 GHU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LB08 GHU, 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 GHU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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