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LC58 KAU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,514 mi
Last recorded80,514 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 KAU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 74,261 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 74,261 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside rear (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 70,160 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 70,154 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 67,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,923 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

no printout was produced due to low emissions

offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge also cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2017 60,264 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,121 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 56,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 53,321 miles

Near side rear disc corroded on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 48,477 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2013 42,603 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,093 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 27,933 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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LC58 KAU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC58 KAU, 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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What year was LC58 KAU registered?

LC58 KAU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is LC58 KAU safe to buy?

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