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LC08 GZO

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,922 mi
Last recorded153,922 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 GZO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 153,922 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 153,888 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 144,930 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 136,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 129,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 122,963 miles

Front brake flexi hose perished

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

Rear tyres worn

Pass 22 Jan 2019 116,696 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 107,185 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 106,187 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2017 106,186 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2016 100,637 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted

too clean to smoke test

Fail 29 Apr 2016 100,637 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

too clean to smoke test

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 93,658 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 93,658 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 82,271 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 72,677 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 62,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 57,455 miles

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

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 GZO is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GZO, 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 GZO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 May 2008.

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