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LC08 GVK

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,630 mi
Last recorded64,630 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 GVK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 64,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 60,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 55,031 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 46,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 46,532 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 64,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,773 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 62,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 59,296 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,136 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 57,136 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,733 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,669 miles

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 14 Apr 2014 49,113 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 25,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 21,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 16,325 miles

(both) front tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 GVK is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LC08 GVK, 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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What year was LC08 GVK registered?

LC08 GVK is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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