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LY08 FDF

2008 BMW 123

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,847 mi
Last recorded137,847 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 FDF
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 137,847 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear warning detached.

Fail 19 Jun 2025 137,752 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear brake pad wear warning detached.

Pass 10 Jun 2024 132,191 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 131,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 126,374 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 119,244 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 113,249 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 106,471 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 97,659 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,147 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2017 90,113 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 78,272 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 78,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 67,053 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,330 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 61,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 41,913 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,479 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 23,394 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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LY08 FDF is a 2008 BMW 123 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDF, 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 FDF registered?

LY08 FDF is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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