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LB08 OOX

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,484 mi
Last recorded164,484 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 164,484 miles

TPM light on

Fail 18 Jan 2021 164,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

TPM light on

Pass 19 Dec 2019 160,661 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 160,656 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 152,551 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2018 152,546 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot and metal housing split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2017 146,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 146,567 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 133,612 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 121,737 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 113,381 miles

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Jul 2014 113,379 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Jul 2013 104,806 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 104,806 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2012 100,091 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 83,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OOX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OOX, 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 OOX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 June 2008.

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