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LB08 FGM

2008 BMW 120

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,101 mi
Last recorded71,101 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FGM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,101 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 64,997 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,547 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 42,442 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Vehicle has 2 child seats on rear seats. ()

Pass 25 May 2017 23,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear cuts on tread of tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under- tray fitted

Fail 19 May 2017 23,602 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear cuts on tread of tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under- tray fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 19,564 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,357 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,964 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 10,510 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 7,656 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 5,925 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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LB08 FGM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LB08 FGM, 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 LB08 FGM registered?

LB08 FGM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is LB08 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 FGM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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