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2008 BMW 123 2.0L Diesel · LA08 GDU

LA08 GDU

2008 BMW 123 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2008. Recorded mileage 153,934 miles. MOT valid until 26/08/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 123
Year / Origin
2008 · Stanmore (North London)
MOT Status
Valid until 26/08/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
153,934 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1995cc

LA08 GDU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
  • 153,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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LA08 GDU Mileage History

  1. 18/07/2024134,901 mi
  2. 31/07/2025144,771 mi+9,870 mi
  3. 05/08/2025144,775 mi+4 mi
  4. 04/08/2026152,862 mi+8,087 mi
  5. 27/08/2026153,934 mi+1,072 mi

Average of roughly 9,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

LA08 GDU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Aug 2026, 01:38
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 123 (LA08 GDU) between July 2024 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Test limit 0.57 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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