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LD08 GFU

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,929 mi
Last recorded146,929 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 GFU
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 146,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2025 140,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2024 139,148 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 129,523 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ns/r os/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 129,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no fluid ns/f os/f (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ns/r os/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

park brake lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2021 127,333 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 127,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 124,179 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 122,124 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,033 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 109,879 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,794 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 101,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 93,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,687 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,837 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,279 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 35,648 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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LD08 GFU is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LD08 GFU, 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 LD08 GFU registered?

LD08 GFU is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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