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LJ08 TWK

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

172,825 mi
Last recorded172,825 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 172,825 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 172,446 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 150,939 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 138,759 miles

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Fail 23 May 2018 138,749 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 23 May 2017 126,745 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 3 May 2016 114,512 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 101,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 87,290 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 69,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Weather wet when test carried out

Pass 28 May 2012 49,522 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)

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 28,495 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 TWK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJ08 TWK, 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 TWK registered?

LJ08 TWK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 TWK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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