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LJ08 OYR

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,474 mi
Last recorded105,474 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 105,474 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 98,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 91,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

prop shaft doughnuts perished both x2

Pass 21 Nov 2022 82,370 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 82,370 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 73,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge. cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge. cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 73,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge. cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge. cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 70,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 70,843 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,103 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 62,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 54,810 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,255 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,126 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 42,126 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,448 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,577 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,982 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 28,300 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,484 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 OYR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYR, 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 LJ08 OYR registered?

LJ08 OYR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 3 May 2008.

Is LJ08 OYR safe to buy?

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