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LJ08 TXR

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,670 mi
Last recorded154,670 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 TXR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 154,670 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chiped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 154,670 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chiped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 152,380 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 152,368 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged bracket in wrong place causing hose to rub on spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 144,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (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))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 144,015 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet cable (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (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))

Pass 6 May 2020 138,056 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 137,121 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 133,647 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 117,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inner and outer edges of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside shockabsober dust cover loose

Fail 23 Mar 2015 99,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear offside shockabsober dust cover loose

Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,708 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 44,998 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,998 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,783 miles

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

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 TXR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TXR, 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 TXR registered?

LJ08 TXR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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