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LJ08 KOV

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,061 mi
Last recorded87,061 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KOV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,061 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 87,061 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 74,226 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 74,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,834 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 57,834 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp lens not in clean condition not affecting light output

Fail 6 Jan 2015 50,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside headlamp lens not in clean condition not affecting light output

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,783 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 37,293 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 30,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,865 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 KOV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KOV, 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 KOV registered?

LJ08 KOV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is LJ08 KOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 KOV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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