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LC08 RUJ

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

239,330 mi
Last recorded239,330 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 RUJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 239,330 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x3 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 239,330 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x3 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 230,531 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 217,660 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 217,659 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 195,430 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 173,286 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 148,944 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 132,734 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 116,082 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,016 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 103,129 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 97,236 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 89,065 miles

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

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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 RUJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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