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LJ08 OYW

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,448 mi
Last recorded93,448 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 OYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Jul 2018 93,448 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,941 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,704 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,362 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear wheel arches/components/inner/outer sills dirty***ADVISE JET WASH ALL AFFECTED AREAS***

nsr vehicle jacking block missing

Pass 8 Mar 2014 65,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 54,306 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 29,757 miles

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

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 OYW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 OYW registered?

LJ08 OYW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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