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L6 MXM

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,126 mi
Last recorded70,126 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 MXM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 70,126 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 69,124 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 66,919 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 63,801 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,392 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 60,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 58,409 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,663 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 50,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2017 50,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 50,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive See Printout (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive See Printout (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive See Printout (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,816 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 44,798 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front shock absorber is leaking

engine management light is on

Pass 14 Dec 2015 38,215 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight roughness found at front wheels

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,308 miles

o/s/r tyre very close to limit needs attention

Pass 15 Dec 2012 19,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Dec 2011 13,443 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 13,399 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 7,684 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 7,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

air bag light stays on

Fail 25 Nov 2010 7,617 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

air bag light stays on

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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L6 MXM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L6 MXM, 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 L6 MXM registered?

L6 MXM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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