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LB08 OPE

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,813 mi
Last recorded147,813 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 147,813 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 141,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 141,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 132,062 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2017 116,010 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,111 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 80,375 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 61,292 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 49,866 miles

DIESEL EMISSIONS TOO LOW FOR READING NO PRINT OUT PASSED

Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,993 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,289 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 OPE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OPE, 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 OPE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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