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D7 LKU

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,964 mi
Last recorded135,964 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 LKU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 135,964 miles

Nearside Rear drive shaft corroded

Offside Rear driveshaft corroded

Rear diff corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 129,614 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe to front pipe clamp is loose (no exhaust leaks) (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within wiper zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 129,613 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe to front pipe clamp is loose (no exhaust leaks) (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip within wiper zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 124,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 116,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 116,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 111,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper and lower stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper and lower stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 106,206 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Driveshaft corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Driveshaft corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2021 106,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Driveshaft corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Driveshaft corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 101,042 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

n/s/f tyre perished in tread area

Pass 1 Feb 2019 95,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 89,502 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 89,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,527 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,820 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber foam bump stop perished

centre brake light lens damaged but not showing incorrect colour light

Fail 1 Feb 2016 73,819 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has had excessive heat applied (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber foam bump stop perished

centre brake light lens damaged but not showing incorrect colour light

Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,796 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,033 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 39,440 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,017 miles

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

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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D7 LKU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D7 LKU, 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 D7 LKU registered?

D7 LKU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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