MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays and engine covers fitted
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel cover dont close
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
fuel cover dont close
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emission levels to clean to test
emmission levels to clean to test
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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LJ08 VZL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?
LJ08 VZL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 July 2008.
Is LJ08 VZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ08 VZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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