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LD08 AKN

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,423 mi
Last recorded145,423 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 AKN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 145,423 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 139,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 135,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 130,610 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 122,359 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 116,190 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 116,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit !!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency low (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 110,182 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 110,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,618 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 104,618 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 100,044 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 92,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

standard type tyres fitted to front and run flat type fitted on rear!!!!

Fail 19 Jun 2013 92,500 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

standard type tyres fitted to front and run flat type fitted on rear!!!!

Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,902 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in outer edge of tread area of near side front tyre

outer edge wear to near side front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2012 83,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nail in outer edge of tread area of near side front tyre

outer edge wear to near side front tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 74,803 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 68,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LD08 AKN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LD08 AKN, 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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LD08 AKN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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