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LF08 BAZ

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,583 mi
Last recorded71,583 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 BAZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 71,583 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 8 Mar 2022 71,580 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 60,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 54,095 miles

emissions too lean for results

Fail 5 Mar 2019 54,095 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

emissions too lean for results

Pass 23 Feb 2018 47,347 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 44,587 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 44,587 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 40,070 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 30 Jun 2015 34,724 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 30,454 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 24,506 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 19,570 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 13,337 miles

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)

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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LF08 BAZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF08 BAZ, 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 LF08 BAZ registered?

LF08 BAZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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