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LJ08 GYB

2008 BMW 320

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,434 mi
Last recorded87,434 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 32088,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GYB
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 87,434 miles

Brake fluid warning light on

Multi function display showing engine fault

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

Nearside headlight washer damaged

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

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

Offside rear brake pad sensor insecure

Fail 24 May 2022 87,345 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside headlight washer damaged

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wire rubbing drive shaft (1.6 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

multi function display showing engine fault

Pass 26 May 2021 82,655 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device not cleaning headlamp

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 61,903 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner / outer edges

Fail 13 Jun 2018 61,903 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides ( ball joint facing down ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner / outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2017 52,431 miles

Offside Front tyre wall damaged

under body and under bonnet covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2017 52,128 miles

Damage to outer sidewalls of nearside and offside front tyres.

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak Transmission oil weep. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to deteriorate. (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Damage to outer sidewalls of nearside and offside front tyres.

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Slight judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose perishing around centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak Transmission oil weep. ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate starting to deteriorate. (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,704 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 38,133 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Jun 2014 33,988 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 33,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 28,396 miles

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

n/s/f outter wall cut

o/s/f outter tyre wall cut

Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,972 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,434 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 17,426 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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LJ08 GYB is a 2008 BMW 320 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ08 GYB is a 2008 BMW 320, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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