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LV08 OMF

2008 BMW 123

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,307 mi
Last recorded152,307 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 152,307 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view BOTH SIDES (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 139,141 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 126,675 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 126,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 119,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside lip wearing on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside & offside rubber hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall damaged/scraped nearing tolerance limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 119,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside lip wearing on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both nearside & offside rubber hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside wall damaged/scraped nearing tolerance limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,191 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,865 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2019 104,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,285 miles

Oil level low

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear and nearside rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 86,063 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 81,036 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 70,562 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,438 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jan 2013 56,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,172 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 25,199 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,086 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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LV08 OMF 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 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 OMF, 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 OMF registered?

LV08 OMF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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