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LD08 GCU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,250 mi
Last recorded156,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 GCU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 156,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine smoking

Pass 13 Dec 2019 152,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub assembly lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub assembly lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 152,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub assembly lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub assembly lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 149,030 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 148,976 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 143,412 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Dec 2017 143,352 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 136,035 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 May 2015 118,434 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2015 118,434 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 26 May 2014 110,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 102,822 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 102,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 94,179 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 87,051 miles

advise tpms light illuminated

Pass 7 Apr 2011 62,070 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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LD08 GCU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GCU, 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 GCU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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