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LA08 BZX

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

226,694 mi
Last recorded226,694 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BZX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 226,694 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 215,728 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 194,215 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 186,958 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 186,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 178,424 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 178,424 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 170,767 miles

front number plate delaminating

Fail 18 Jul 2017 170,767 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

front number plate delaminating

Pass 20 Jul 2016 158,599 miles

Advise brake pad warning light illuminated

Advise centre brake light damaged and inoporatve

Advise nearside front sidelight flickering

Advise steering is slightly noisy when rotated

Advise tyre runflat warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 158,599 miles

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

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

Advise brake pad warning light illuminated

Advise centre brake light damaged and inoporatve

Advise nearside front sidelight flickering

Advise steering is slightly noisy when rotated

Advise tyre runflat warning light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 146,691 miles

Advise emissions too low to register a result

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2015 146,691 miles

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

Advise emissions too low to register a result

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 137,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres, edges worn

Pass 24 Jul 2013 126,904 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 119,667 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 116,570 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,383 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 79,957 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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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LA08 BZX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LA08 BZX, 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 LA08 BZX registered?

LA08 BZX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is LA08 BZX safe to buy?

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