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LD08 UCO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,658 mi
Last recorded179,658 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 179,658 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 179,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 175,654 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 175,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 172,138 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 166,090 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 157,188 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 157,186 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 145,703 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 136,980 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken,exhaust still supported

Pass 31 May 2012 116,989 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 89,589 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 UCO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UCO, 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 UCO registered?

LD08 UCO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is LD08 UCO safe to buy?

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