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LJ08 VXT

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

150,044 mi
Last recorded150,044 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 150,044 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 146,358 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 142,221 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 137,237 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 137,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 133,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 121,345 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 115,982 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 107,265 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 98,539 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,800 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 69,560 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 53,963 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,652 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,329 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 VXT is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

LJ08 VXT is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is LJ08 VXT safe to buy?

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