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LF08 CEK

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,189 mi
Last recorded144,189 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 CEK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 144,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2021 139,793 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 131,013 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 121,625 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 116,282 miles

Drive assist warning light is on

Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

engine under trays obscuring engine area

parking brake effort just ok needs attention

Fail 26 Jun 2017 108,420 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

engine under trays obscuring engine area

parking brake effort just ok needs attention

Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,329 miles

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

engine under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,914 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 74,400 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 59,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 52,685 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,970 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,256 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 13,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 CEK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CEK, 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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LF08 CEK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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