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LJ08 XKG

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

106,753 mi
Last recorded106,753 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 XKG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 106,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small splits (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,707 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 62,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 56,135 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 56,128 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side rear (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 50,447 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 45,441 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,937 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 31,239 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 XKG is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XKG, 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 XKG registered?

LJ08 XKG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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