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LA08 GFX

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,574 mi
Last recorded138,574 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 GFX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 138,574 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Oct 2022 138,542 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 133,229 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 133,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner ball joint MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,615 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 117,752 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 111,604 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 111,604 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 104,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 99,932 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,083 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 87,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 63,019 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 GFX is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LA08 GFX, 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 GFX registered?

LA08 GFX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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