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LC08 KOD

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,518 mi
Last recorded96,518 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 KOD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,518 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 92,824 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 88,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 79,182 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 79,134 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner rie rod slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Worn on inner edge(nail in tyre)

Pass 10 Aug 2020 73,422 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish.

Just acceptable wear to rear brake pads.

Fail 7 Aug 2020 73,422 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to cord exposed on tyre. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap rubber seal starting to perish.

Just acceptable wear to rear brake pads.

Pass 18 May 2019 67,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 64,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3.0 mm and bald on inner edge 205/55 x 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge

both front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2017 60,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads are very low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 49,015 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 48,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 39,970 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 30,298 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 30,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,541 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 22,541 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 17,385 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 17,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 10 May 2011 13,260 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 May 2011 13,260 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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LC08 KOD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 LC08 KOD, 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 KOD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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