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L77 JEE

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,514 mi
Last recorded191,514 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL77 JEE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 191,514 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 184,338 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tyre pressure moniter light on

Fail 28 Mar 2022 184,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tyre pressure moniter light on

Pass 7 Dec 2020 170,399 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 159,137 miles

Alternator belt perished

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 159,136 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Alternator belt perished

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake back plate loose (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 146,132 miles

Rear REAR PROPSHAFT RUBBER SLIGHT SPLIT

Fail 12 Dec 2018 146,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Upper case of shocker damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in inner joint/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 131,444 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 117,902 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 88,605 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 81,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 70,081 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 70,080 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 54,460 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 54,460 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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L77 JEE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L77 JEE, 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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L77 JEE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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