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L17 FKD

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,675 mi
Last recorded184,675 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 FKD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 184,675 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))

Offside Front brake backing plate loose but unlikely to detach

Offside Rear brake backing plate loose but unlikely to detach

Rear general underbody corrosion starting to take affect

Fail 3 Jan 2026 184,664 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Front brake backing plate loose but unlikely to detach

Offside Rear brake backing plate loose but unlikely to detach

Rear general underbody corrosion starting to take affect

Offside Rear caliper retaining spring missing

Pass 11 Jan 2025 179,043 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded

Rear general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2024 172,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable corroded

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

Rear General underbody.corrosion

Fail 30 Dec 2023 171,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog light inoperative but pre 1st march 2018

Nearside Rear Reverse light inoperative but pre 1st September 2009

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

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable corroded

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

Rear General underbody.corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2023 160,518 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 160,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 148,965 miles

Front windows have slight tint

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 138,942 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 132,382 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 132,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 132,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom suspension arm to hub assembly bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front side lights n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 120,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom outer bush on hub assy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 120,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom outer bush on hub assy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 113,292 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 101,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,677 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 92,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 69,359 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,359 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 151,586 miles

N/S rear shocker dust cover loose

O/S rear shocker dust cover loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,706 miles

chip in windscreen zone b

Fail 30 Mar 2012 122,706 miles

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

chip in windscreen zone b

Pass 30 Mar 2011 83,567 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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L17 FKD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L17 FKD, 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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L17 FKD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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