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LG08 DVK

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,663 mi
Last recorded130,663 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 DVK
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 130,663 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 130,663 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 120,694 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 120,678 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,747 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 104,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 91,040 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 88,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,457 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,903 miles

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

osf brake flexi hose starting to perish/crack

slight play in os steering rack end

Fail 12 Jul 2016 75,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

bonnet catch stiff to operate

osf brake flexi hose starting to perish/crack

slight play in os steering rack end

wiper blade split but still clears the screen

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 59,866 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,807 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,884 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 31,207 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 13,925 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,921 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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LG08 DVK 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 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 LG08 DVK, 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 LG08 DVK registered?

LG08 DVK is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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