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LJ08 KPZ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,053 mi
Last recorded121,053 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KPZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 121,053 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 121,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 114,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 105,396 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 103,431 miles

Brake pad warning light on

TPMS light on

Pass 5 Mar 2018 98,790 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre outer wear

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,135 miles

Brake warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 85,252 miles

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wear (4.1.E.1)

UNEVEN APPLICATION OF FRONT BRAKES

Fail 10 Mar 2016 85,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake warning light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wear (4.1.E.1)

UNEVEN APPLICATION OF FRONT BRAKES

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 66,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,671 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre heavy wear outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2012 42,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,964 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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LJ08 KPZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue 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 LJ08 KPZ, 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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LJ08 KPZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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