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LD08 GCK

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

87,073 mi
Last recorded87,073 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 GCK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,101 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 79,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 69,630 miles

Both front flexi brake hoses perished and starting to split

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,871 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 60,945 miles

dpf light on prior to test

Pass 27 Nov 2018 57,858 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,140 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 52,461 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 52,461 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin down to 1.5mm limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,578 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 40,168 miles

dpf message on prior to test

n/s/f tyre tread worn low outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn bald outer edge

Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 22,689 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)

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 GCK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LD08 GCK, 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 LD08 GCK registered?

LD08 GCK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LD08 GCK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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