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LL08 SFE

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,140 mi
Last recorded120,140 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 SFE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 120,140 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also disc is red like its been v hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin a lot lower than O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,857 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 114,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rubber coupling (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2017 105,461 miles

HANDBRAKE REACHING ONLY MINIMUM EFFICIENCY

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 98,652 miles

engine/under covers

Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,154 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,070 miles

rear prop rubber cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,521 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 63,226 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 48,318 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 48,318 miles

Offside 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 SFE is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SFE, 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 LL08 SFE registered?

LL08 SFE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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