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LB57 PCX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,003 mi
Last recorded156,003 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 PCX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 156,003 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 29 May 2021 156,000 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 2 Jun 2020 151,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 138,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2019 137,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2018 125,858 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 117,796 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 110,175 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 110,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 101,786 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 101,786 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 92,853 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 92,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 May 2013 80,280 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 80,280 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 66,161 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 52,133 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,321 miles

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

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 PCX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PCX, 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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LB57 PCX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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