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LY08 FDE

2008 BMW 123

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,661 mi
Last recorded90,661 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FDE
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 90,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 85,685 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe stabilizing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,290 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 78,290 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 76,292 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 69,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 65,857 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 60,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under insulation (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,763 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front thrust arm bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front thrust arm bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 51,343 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 47,152 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,422 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 37,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,525 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,472 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 27,425 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 27,424 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LY08 FDE is a 2008 BMW 123 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LY08 FDE, 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 LY08 FDE registered?

LY08 FDE is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is LY08 FDE safe to buy?

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