MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
some water in both headlamps
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated caliper hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and worn on inner edge 245/3518 (5.2.3 (e))
some water in both headlamps
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil Leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil Leak
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/f (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit (4.1.E.1)
emissions too clean to register
n/s/f shock slightly damp
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r inner pads (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre wearing low inner 3/4 (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre close to limit inner 3/4 (4.1.E.1)
emissions too clean to register
front inner pads slightly low
n/s/f shock slightly damp
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear discs (inner faces) deteriated/slightly rusty
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance and fluctuation 35% (o/s/r lazy) (3.7.B.5b)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom (front) balljoint cover split (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
both rear discs (inner faces) deteriated/slightly rusty
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r tyre on legal limit
rear inner disc face deteriated
How Reliable is the BMW 123?
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RA08 LWG is a 2008 BMW 123 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RA08 LWG, 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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RA08 LWG is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 31 July 2008.
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