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LJ58 LNW

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,268 mi
Last recorded96,268 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 LNW
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 96,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 96,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 91,613 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 89,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 82,218 miles

Offside Rear tyre close to wear markers

Pass 15 Sep 2022 71,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 63,815 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 58,668 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 58,661 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 56,526 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 56,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Oct 2018 53,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 49,192 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,859 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,441 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,505 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,318 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,254 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 24,238 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 LNW is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LJ58 LNW, 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 LJ58 LNW registered?

LJ58 LNW is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 5 October 2008.

Is LJ58 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 LNW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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