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LL08 DYY

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

194,258 mi
Last recorded194,258 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 DYY
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 194,258 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 180,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 167,629 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 154,924 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 141,846 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 128,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 118,950 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 111,731 miles

Front Front disks corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,211 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 100,211 miles

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 92,023 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,097 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn.

front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 71,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn.

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 28 Sep 2013 42,976 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 40,008 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH ON TREAD PATTERN

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,699 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 32,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,394 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 27,300 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 27,300 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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LL08 DYY is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LL08 DYY, 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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LL08 DYY is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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