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LV08 XEX

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,124 mi
Last recorded126,124 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 XEX
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 126,124 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 125,155 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 123,667 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 122,815 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 121,383 miles

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

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2018 106,172 miles

Front and rear tyres stretched on rims

Fail 12 Nov 2018 106,144 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front and rear tyres stretched on rims

Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear differential leaking oil from offside driveshaft seal

Pass 12 Nov 2016 80,538 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 80,498 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 64,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 44,617 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 32,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 32,981 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 25,081 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 18,437 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)

front discs corroded

Fail 10 May 2011 18,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front discs corroded

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 XEX is a 2008 BMW 123 in White 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 LV08 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

LV08 XEX is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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