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LE57 FNU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

38,589 mi
Last recorded38,589 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 FNU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 38,589 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 29,921 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 29,918 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 23,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2023 18,434 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases resonator mount cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 15,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 15,579 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 13,044 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 8,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 8,381 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 7,916 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 7,651 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water on inside of lens (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 7,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water on inside of lens (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 7,265 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 6,920 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 6,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 5,504 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 4,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2013 4,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 3,825 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 2,910 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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LE57 FNU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LE57 FNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE57 FNU registered?

LE57 FNU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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