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LS58 WML

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,341 mi
Last recorded151,341 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 WML
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 151,341 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 137,340 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 121,146 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,375 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 104,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 86,473 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 73,706 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 73,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no resistance and internal gland clunks when operated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function no resistance and internal gland clunks when operated (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn very thin and slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low and approaching wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 70,834 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 70,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 67,087 miles

Engine cover & underbody covers, present at test.

Pass 12 Jan 2017 63,927 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 60,190 miles

engine covers fitted

item removed from view prior to test

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 48,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2013 44,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 44,593 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,420 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,459 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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LS58 WML is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS58 WML, 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 LS58 WML registered?

LS58 WML is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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