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LM57 WVH

2008 BMW 123

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,326 mi
Last recorded122,326 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 WVH
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 122,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 116,849 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both side lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 116,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both side lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 110,612 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 110,612 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 109,911 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both sides glass deteriorated on edges (3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamp inop

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 26 Aug 2019 107,862 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 104,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on both faces discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer magnified glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamps inop

Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,648 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both sides tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2015 93,625 miles

Front both tyres badly worn around both outer edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,338 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,873 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,191 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,348 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 45,186 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LM57 WVH is a 2008 BMW 123 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LM57 WVH, 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 LM57 WVH registered?

LM57 WVH is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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