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LJ08 XNS

2008 BMW 120

Gold Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,228 mi
Last recorded91,228 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 XNS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,312 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 79,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,623 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 55,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,963 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 42,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 36,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,341 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some items

undertray fitted obscuring some items

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,870 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 23,460 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 23,460 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,619 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)

engine management light on and lambda reading high at 1st fast idle now cleared

Pass 25 Jun 2011 17,242 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 XNS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Gold with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

LJ08 XNS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is LJ08 XNS safe to buy?

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