MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,302 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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