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DG08 LZC

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,610 mi
Last recorded158,610 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 LZC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 158,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear slight damage to subframe mounting washer

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met

Fail 13 Dec 2023 158,606 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 153,584 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear subframe and components corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2022 153,570 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both nuts (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 146,089 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 135,819 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 127,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,245 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,622 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,979 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 81,977 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 71,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 48,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres low on outer shoulders

wipers smearing

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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DG08 LZC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DG08 LZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 LZC registered?

DG08 LZC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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