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LC08 SMO

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,302 mi
Last recorded132,302 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 132,302 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft joint cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear stop light lens cracked

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight engine oil leak

Fail 25 May 2022 132,302 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft joint cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear stop light lens cracked

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slightly worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2021 111,140 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre stop light damaged

rear bump stops on shocks perished and split

Fail 18 Jun 2021 111,140 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub to arm rose joint mark yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached does not stay in place (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working buckle (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n.s.r hand brake lower then o.s.r

rear bump stops on shocks perished and split

Pass 21 May 2020 105,556 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 May 2020 105,508 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 103,060 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 99,470 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 May 2018 99,470 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2017 95,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2016 92,874 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 88,277 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 79,326 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 79,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 70,310 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 63,430 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 63,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 53,971 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 SMO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SMO, 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 SMO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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