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LD08 GKV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

185,114 mi
Last recorded185,114 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 185,114 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 182,158 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undercovers sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2021 182,158 miles

Exhaust system insecure front to middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undercovers sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 169,755 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, sized 205 50 17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 169,748 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, sized 205 50 17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 153,190 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 140,015 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 128,062 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 112,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 98,760 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 90,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,376 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 74,603 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)

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 GKV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

LD08 GKV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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