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LJ08 KNR

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,801 mi
Last recorded126,801 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KNR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 126,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 126,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 119,908 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Non Standard exhaust fitted

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 119,840 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Standard exhaust has been replaced

Pass 22 Dec 2021 111,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 108,645 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,727 miles

Front nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

Front offside tyre is worn on outer edge

Rear offside tyre is wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 91,727 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front nearside tyre is wearing on outer edge

Front offside tyre is worn on outer edge

Rear offside tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2018 73,590 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 73,466 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid conversion kit fitted to standard lamp unit (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 49,783 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 42,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,559 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 28,145 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 23,461 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)

Fail 3 May 2012 23,461 miles

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

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

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 11 May 2011 19,378 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)

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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LJ08 KNR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ08 KNR, 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 LJ08 KNR registered?

LJ08 KNR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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