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SN57 LPC

2008 BMW 123

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,595 mi
Last recorded170,595 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN57 LPC
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 170,595 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s fronty flexys (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2024 170,595 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s fronty flexys (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 158,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated covered in grease or other material (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear flex brake hose'scovered in grease other other material

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated covered in grease or other material (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear flex brake hose covered in grease or other material

Pass 19 Jan 2022 154,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 152,006 miles

Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

dsm cant detect any smoke

Pass 25 Jan 2020 149,813 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 142,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 133,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 125,129 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 111,585 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 111,548 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 39,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

dash plastic cracked

engine oil on minimum

offside outer sill damage

Fail 16 Jan 2015 39,204 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

dash plastic cracked

engine oil on minimum

offside outer sill damage

Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,991 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 81,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,404 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 69,404 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 53,274 miles

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

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

edges of n/s/f tyre bald

inside edge of n/s/r tyre worn

inside edge of o/s/f tyre worn

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

spring missing from o/s/r brake calliper

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,274 miles

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

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

edges of n/s/f tyre bald

inside edge of n/s/r tyre worn

inside edge of o/s/f tyre worn

spring missing from o/s/r brake calliper

Pass 28 Jan 2011 33,454 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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SN57 LPC is a 2008 BMW 123 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN57 LPC, 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 SN57 LPC registered?

SN57 LPC is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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