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LB08 XNK

2008 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,665 mi
Last recorded153,665 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 XNK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 153,665 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 153,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 147,154 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe corroding

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower front arm inner bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 135,979 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 124,295 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 124,295 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 107,015 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 103,068 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,019 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 5 Apr 2017 97,019 miles

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

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

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

warning light indicates a problem with the braking systems

warning light indicates a service due

Pass 2 Apr 2016 83,881 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,886 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 56,927 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

both nearside tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,324 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 36,938 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 36,668 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 36,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XNK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XNK, 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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LB08 XNK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 July 2008.

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