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LE57 FUD

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,255 mi
Last recorded149,255 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 149,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake warning light on

tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 Nov 2023 141,271 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,824 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 123,171 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,688 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 117,618 miles

Offside Rear petrol cap houseing insecure but doesnt affect security of the petrol cap

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2019 117,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Offside Rear petrol cap houseing insecure but doesnt affect security of the petrol cap

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 118,823 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 111,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 103,335 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 103,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 91,473 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2016 91,454 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 80,236 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 68,512 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,581 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,124 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 26,462 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 FUD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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