2008 BMW 123 2.0L Diesel · LP08 BOJ
2008 BMW 123 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 161,439 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 123
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LP08 BOJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2023
- 161,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LP08 BOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 BMW 123 (LP08 BOJ) between May 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush excessive worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush worn excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper inner bush excessive worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LP08 BOJ Mileage History
- 25/05/2022150,665 mi
- 01/09/2023160,285 mi+9,620 mi
- 30/11/2023161,439 mi+1,154 mi
Average of roughly 7,104 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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