MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle partly rusted.
Rear Both shockers protective cover inscure.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension bushes perished/cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle partly rusted.
Rear Both shockers protective cover inscure.
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension bushes perished/cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S & N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DUST COVERS DETACHED (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LC08 SVA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 May 2008.
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