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LJ58 HGL

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,740 mi
Last recorded142,740 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 HGL
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 142,740 miles

Offside Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 134,715 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 134,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm to hub pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper brake hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm to hub pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front road wheel/tyre very close to suspension strut

Pass 13 Dec 2024 133,439 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 133,436 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 127,656 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 119,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4MM TREAD BUT WORN SMOOTH ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 106,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 106,498 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 99,939 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 99,939 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 93,160 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel

Fail 18 Sep 2019 93,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 4 May 2018 77,451 miles

Emissions to low to give a reading

Pass 19 Dec 2017 75,865 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 71,914 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 68,395 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 65,055 miles

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

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

front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,835 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,934 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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LJ58 HGL is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LJ58 HGL, 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 LJ58 HGL registered?

LJ58 HGL is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 21 September 2008.

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