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LD08 LNO

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,759 mi
Last recorded137,759 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LNO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 137,759 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure nearside

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 137,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front bumper slightly insecure nearside

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 125,748 miles

tyre pressure sensor on

Pass 30 Apr 2019 399,303 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 399,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 124,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 124,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front flexy (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated front flexy (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

tyre presure light on

Pass 31 Dec 2016 122,091 miles

handbrake light staying on

tpms light staying on dash

Fail 31 Dec 2016 122,091 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

tpms light staying on dash

handbrake light staying on

o/s/r bottom side light not working

Pass 2 Jan 2016 112,539 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 103,360 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 99,027 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 69,227 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 LNO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LNO, 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 LNO registered?

LD08 LNO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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