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LC08 GNV

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

193,819 mi
Last recorded193,819 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 GNV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 193,819 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 191,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 307,237 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine noisy

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 268,300 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 224,799 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 195,547 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 7 May 2015 115,276 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edge.

Both rear tyres not runflat type and have small cuts through to cords.

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

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

Fail 7 May 2015 115,276 miles

Both rear tyres bald on inner edge.

Both rear tyres not runflat type and have small cuts through to cords.

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 161,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,006 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 82,006 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 73,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 56,722 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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LC08 GNV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LC08 GNV, 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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LC08 GNV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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