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D612 LFX

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,600 mi
Last recorded68,600 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD612 LFX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 68,600 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

oil leak rear diff

Fail 10 Jul 2023 66,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Road wheel badly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread over spray (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output overspray on headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak engine

oil leak rear diff

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 59,572 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 59,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 56,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 56,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,578 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 50,076 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 44,858 miles

Nearside Rear differential seal leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2017 44,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear differential seal leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,681 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 35,163 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,875 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 28,392 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 23,644 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,540 miles

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

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

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,158 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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D612 LFX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 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 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D612 LFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D612 LFX registered?

D612 LFX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is D612 LFX safe to buy?

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