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LJ08 GWG

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,733 mi
Last recorded111,733 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GWG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 111,733 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 111,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 97,407 miles

Both repeaters not flashing at same speed as other indicators.

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hight level. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 90,788 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 90,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 83,274 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Oct 2021 74,838 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,539 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,789 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 57,765 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 54,437 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges due to underinflation (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 54,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges due to underinflation (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges due to underinflation (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 52,584 miles

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

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

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Pass 2 Apr 2016 49,657 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,920 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,894 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,931 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 24,693 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 20,223 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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LJ08 GWG 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 78.9%.

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 LJ08 GWG, 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 LJ08 GWG registered?

LJ08 GWG is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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