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RA08 LWV

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,158 mi
Last recorded122,158 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 LWV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 122,158 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 120,644 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 118,153 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 116,688 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

both side mirrors deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2022 114,089 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 111,187 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2019 102,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,964 miles

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

both number plates has slight honey comb effect

Fail 28 Jun 2018 90,964 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

both number plates has slight honey comb effect

Pass 20 Jul 2017 77,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wear and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wear and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,466 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,977 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,350 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 47,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 38,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 29,347 miles

exhaust emissions blip test not detected

Pass 7 Jul 2011 19,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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RA08 LWV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RA08 LWV, 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 LWV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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