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LJ08 XKB

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,056 mi
Last recorded120,056 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 120,056 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 117,884 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 117,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 112,884 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure high level (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,465 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads down to 2.5 to 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,833 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 91,200 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 91,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,351 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 83,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,189 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 71,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,134 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,336 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 XKB is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB registered?

LJ08 XKB is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 6 July 2008.

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