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LS58 XXR

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,996 mi
Last recorded168,996 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 XXR
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 168,996 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 168,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 165,817 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive considerably leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bonnet latch slightly seized

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 165,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive considerably leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front bonnet latch slightly seized

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 161,598 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 157,635 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 157,631 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 152,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking and wear to edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking and wear to edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 150,278 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 145,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 140,324 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 140,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder and tyre cracking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 136,253 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 128,606 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 113,320 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 97,595 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,572 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 80,668 miles

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

brake warning lamp on dash

front bumper damaged

tyre inflation warning lamp on dash

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 XXR is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS58 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

LS58 XXR is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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