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LM58 LPA

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,116 mi
Last recorded151,116 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 LPA
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 151,116 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad wire slightly loose

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

Fail 15 May 2023 151,100 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad wire slightly loose

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

Fail 13 May 2023 151,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hanger snapped off, leaving a big hole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords, more then once (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (205/50r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake warning wire broken

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

hande brake warning light on dash, further investigation required

n/s/f brake warning wire not routed correctly

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2022 133,268 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also has slight twist in routing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

brake wear indicator not routed correctly, rubbing on o/s/r coil spring and driveshaft

emissions too clean for smoke reading

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2022 133,268 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50r17 (pirelli runflat tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also has slight twist in routing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

brake wear indicator not routed correctly, rubbing on o/s/r coil spring and driveshaft

emissions too clean for smoke reading

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2021 120,558 miles

Exhaust noisy rattling on body (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor wire insecure

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

Fail 8 May 2021 120,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy rattling on body (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 114,425 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 105,410 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 95,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,921 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 73,013 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 69,095 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 48,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 48,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 35,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,330 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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LM58 LPA 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 LM58 LPA, 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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LM58 LPA is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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