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LB57 EDK

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,735 mi
Last recorded143,735 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 EDK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 143,735 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 143,447 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 132,868 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 132,868 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 122,847 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 122,847 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 110,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 98,289 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 98,254 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 91,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 82,864 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 67,450 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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LB57 EDK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LB57 EDK, 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 LB57 EDK registered?

LB57 EDK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is LB57 EDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 EDK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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