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LD08 LNU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,063 mi
Last recorded117,063 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LNU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 117,063 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,561 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 85,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 82,121 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 82,121 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 72,882 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 56,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,175 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 42,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres have heavy wear on inner egde

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 27,897 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2015 27,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,594 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 9,382 miles

(all) tyres cracking inside tread

(front) tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

(rear) tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 6,244 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 May 2011 6,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 LNU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LNU, 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 LNU registered?

LD08 LNU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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