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LC08 GGJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,650 mi
Last recorded121,650 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 GGJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 121,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 116,933 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 116,914 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 113,885 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Offside rear tyre has slight cupping on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2020 110,786 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 110,718 miles

Exhaust system insecure front clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 107,161 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 107,159 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 102,204 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 10 Sep 2018 102,204 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 26 Aug 2017 95,584 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,184 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 88,184 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 77,122 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,368 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,570 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 59,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,410 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,796 miles

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

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 GGJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC08 GGJ, 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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LC08 GGJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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