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LC08 SVA

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,509 mi
Last recorded131,509 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 131,509 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 131,509 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 121,414 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,889 miles

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.

Fail 22 Sep 2021 107,888 miles

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.

Fail 8 Sep 2021 107,888 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 96,319 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 87,630 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 80,880 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,557 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 75,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 59,538 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 47,833 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 47,833 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,799 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 40,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 36,277 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 36,277 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 28,646 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 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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