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LB08 FXO

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,780 mi
Last recorded146,780 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 FXO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 146,780 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 146,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 144,467 miles

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 22 Sep 2016 144,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH REAR INNER (4.1.D.1b)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 11 Sep 2015 122,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Undercover Obstructing View

o/s/f Tyre BOLD on both inner & outer edge but tread depth OK

Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,473 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 114,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 83,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,115 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 81,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2011 69,559 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 FXO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LB08 FXO, 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 FXO registered?

LB08 FXO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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