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L3 XPC

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,586 mi
Last recorded92,586 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 XPC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 92,586 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 90,879 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 88,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 88,302 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 83,514 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 83,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 81,240 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 77,742 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 77,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 72,088 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,373 miles

covers on outer sills

front brake discs lipped

rear brake pads starting to get low

slight lip front brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 58,638 miles

both front tyres very low on outer edges also close to exposing cords

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs lipped quite badly

slight lip rear brake discs

Fail 15 Dec 2017 58,602 miles

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

Rear 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) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres very low on outer edges also close to exposing cords

covers on outer sills

engine cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs lipped quite badly

slight lip rear brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2016 50,329 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres starting to get low

covers on outer sills

slight lip front and rear brake discs

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 42,841 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 33,588 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 32,618 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 27,953 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 21,204 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,942 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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L3 XPC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L3 XPC, 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 L3 XPC registered?

L3 XPC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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