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DL08 LRY

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,881 mi
Last recorded157,881 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL08 LRY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 157,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 143,842 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine oil on min

o/s number plate light poor

reverse light inop

Fail 12 Oct 2020 143,575 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working when brake light on (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

engine oil on min

o/s handbrake poor

o/s number plate light poor

reverse light inop

Pass 29 Apr 2019 126,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 117,660 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 117,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4 mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 May 2017 103,730 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 103,191 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 May 2016 95,002 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,376 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,332 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,718 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 42,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 42,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,789 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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DL08 LRY is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DL08 LRY, 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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DL08 LRY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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