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LC08 BZU

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,971 mi
Last recorded106,971 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 BZU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 106,971 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 102,726 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 96,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 79,029 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2020 73,555 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 73,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,003 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 67,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 63,700 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 63,700 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm *2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 60,392 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 60,391 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 50,774 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 45,072 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak from diff

Fail 9 May 2013 45,072 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 16 May 2012 36,820 miles

Both front wipers slightly smeary

N/S/F tyre, nail in tread

O/S/R tyre, nail in tread

Pass 20 Apr 2011 30,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

tyre pressure light on

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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LC08 BZU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red 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 LC08 BZU, 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 LC08 BZU registered?

LC08 BZU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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