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LJ08 VXF

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,210 mi
Last recorded126,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VXF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 126,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,186 miles

TPS light on

bonnet release cable damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2022 124,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

TPS light on

bonnet release cable damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2021 116,194 miles

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 116,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Top mount has slight play

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 99,236 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,400 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,408 miles

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

eng man light on

Pass 5 Dec 2016 70,227 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 67,462 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arm inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 57,872 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 48,910 miles

n/s/f tyre premature wear on edge

Pass 15 Jun 2013 41,968 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,762 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 27,132 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 VXF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LJ08 VXF, 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 VXF registered?

LJ08 VXF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 22 June 2008.

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