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RA08 LWG

2008 BMW 123

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,529 mi
Last recorded131,529 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LWG
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,529 miles

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))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 127,885 miles

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))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,040 miles

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))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 119,909 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 119,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 112,724 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 112,724 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 103,391 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 103,391 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 89,940 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 89,940 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,564 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 87,473 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,794 miles

emissions too clean to register

n/s/f shock slightly damp

Fail 2 Sep 2016 83,794 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 81,757 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear discs (inner faces) deteriated/slightly rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2015 81,757 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 77,362 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,300 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 58,518 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,789 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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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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