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LB08 WDN

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,796 mi
Last recorded132,796 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 132,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 129,676 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 129,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 126,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 123,118 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 119,943 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 119,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Between the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 117,990 miles

Drivers window won’t open

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner knuckle has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPM light on

Undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2020 117,990 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Drivers window won’t open

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner knuckle has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

TPM light on

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 115,328 miles

Exhaust front clamp deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 111,796 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,307 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre cut in the tread, not to canvas

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Propshaft donut split/cracking

Undertrays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 101,372 miles

Prop shaft rear doughnut cracking (splitting)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,099 miles

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

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

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)

Tracking

Pass 16 Aug 2014 90,799 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre 205/50r17rf

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,246 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 77,256 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on bars close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,392 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 WDN 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 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 WDN, 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 WDN is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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