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LP08 BOJ

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,439 mi
Last recorded161,439 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 BOJ
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 161,439 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 160,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush worn excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper inner bush excessive worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush excessive worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 front and rear flexi brake pipes perrished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

bulb warning light on

nsf and osf head lamps slightly loose/broken on mounts

nsf and osf side lights dim

Pass 25 May 2022 150,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 137,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 136,030 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 127,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 123,183 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 113,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rubber propshaft coupling slight splitting.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 107,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rubber propshaft coupling split.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,811 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rubber propshaft coupling split.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 99,439 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear prop coupling split.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 99,439 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear prop coupling split.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 81,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,193 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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LP08 BOJ is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LP08 BOJ, 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 LP08 BOJ registered?

LP08 BOJ is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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