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LF08 ABX

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,996 mi
Last recorded95,996 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ABX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 95,996 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 95,996 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 94,939 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 93,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 92,016 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens cloudy .been polished retest beam visible but weak advise

Fail 6 Jul 2023 92,015 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lenses cloudy pattern not visible (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 90,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 89,198 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 89,198 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 87,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 86,425 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,602 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 81,762 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 78,200 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,411 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 72,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,462 miles

advise emissions wont register

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,571 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 39,394 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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LF08 ABX is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey 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 LF08 ABX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF08 ABX registered?

LF08 ABX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is LF08 ABX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 ABX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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