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LD08 GKN

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,872 mi
Last recorded117,872 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 117,872 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both light perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge even but very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 109,328 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 109,328 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported cracked (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,478 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 86,533 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully check seatbelt

Offside Front tyre inner wall small splits

both front tyres edges tread cracking slightly

undertrays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 8 Jan 2016 86,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully check seatbelt

Offside Front tyre inner wall small splits

both front tyres edges tread cracking slightly

undertrays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 78,996 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,801 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 64,391 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)

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 57,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,941 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 GKN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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