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LC58 RYK

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

214,579 mi
Last recorded214,579 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 RYK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 214,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 209,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 209,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 202,629 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 202,591 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 202,581 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All front lights are flickering intermittently

Engine running rough on start up

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pad warning light is on ,All pad thickness OK

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 187,623 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 187,623 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 170,715 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 148,900 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 136,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 125,431 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 118,733 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner + outer edge

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 112,507 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2014 101,930 miles

damage to side wall of nearside reaar tyre not deep enough to reaach ply or cords

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions to low to detect

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,550 miles

Exhaust emission to low to detect

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,927 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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LC58 RYK is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC58 RYK, 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 LC58 RYK registered?

LC58 RYK is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 29 November 2008.

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