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LD08 WJA

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,079 mi
Last recorded121,079 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 WJA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 121,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn bald inner edge almost to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn bald inner edge almost to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 121,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn bald inner edge almost to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn bald inner edge almost to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both sides (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 116,443 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 114,534 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 103,581 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 100,341 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 95,826 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,330 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,068 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,291 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 65,169 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2015 56,768 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2015 56,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,512 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 38,467 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 29,432 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 15,903 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 15,477 miles

(both)front brake discs slightly pitted

(both)front tyres slightly cracking inside tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking inside tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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LD08 WJA is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver 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 WJA, 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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LD08 WJA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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