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LL58 LFR

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

139,998 mi
Last recorded139,998 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 LFR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 139,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 139,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 129,983 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 125,907 miles

windscreen - minor damage at n/side base

Fail 13 Mar 2023 125,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulbs fitted where h7 should be (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber moving up and down in mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulbs fitted where h7 should be (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened shock absorber moving up and down in mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 120,606 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 120,606 miles

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 115,172 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 104,276 miles

Brake pad warning lamp is on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight play to offside front suspension top mount

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 104,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Possible new bulb required (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning lamp is on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Slight play to offside front suspension top mount

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 94,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 87,630 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,605 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 79,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 61,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,453 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 44,378 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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LL58 LFR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LL58 LFR, 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 LL58 LFR registered?

LL58 LFR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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