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LE57 FPV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,234 mi
Last recorded131,234 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 FPV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 131,234 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

large undertrays fitted

oil breather pipe on front of engine broken

Pass 14 Aug 2025 129,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front engine breather pipe broken

Pass 15 Aug 2024 128,720 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine bay breather pipe deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2024 128,711 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine bay breather pipe deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2023 126,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2023 126,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 125,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 123,623 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 123,578 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 119,671 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and also has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 92,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 92,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 87,812 miles

Nearside Front Uneven tyre wear

Offside Front Uneven tyre wear

Offside Rear Uneven tyre wear

Pass 5 Aug 2016 84,317 miles

both front tyres out of shape

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 5 Aug 2016 84,317 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

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

both front tyres out of shape

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,479 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 74,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 72,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge (check tracking)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly (inflation) 2-3mm tread left. Close to legal limit

Pass 26 Jan 2013 60,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,099 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges 2000 miles left.205/50r17 89v

rear tyres on 3mm tread.2-3000 miles left.225/45r17 91v

Pass 8 Feb 2011 31,948 miles

o/s/r disc slightly scored

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 FPV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LE57 FPV, 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 LE57 FPV registered?

LE57 FPV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 January 2008.

Is LE57 FPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE57 FPV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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