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LV08 DRO

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,979 mi
Last recorded139,979 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 DRO
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 139,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 129,820 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 129,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension component fractured stub (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 120,767 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 111,980 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 103,640 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 103,535 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper. (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 97,677 miles

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

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 18 Oct 2013 91,547 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,813 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,038 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,795 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)

cuts n/s/f sidewall (tyre ok)

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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LV08 DRO is a 2008 BMW 123 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LV08 DRO, 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 LV08 DRO registered?

LV08 DRO is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is LV08 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 DRO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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