MOT Status
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130,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention required Inner/outer edge worn excessively (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Attention required (worn inner/outer edge excessively ) 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot deteriorated
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension components corroded
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine covers/undertrays
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak evidence it leaked a while back (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak evidence it leaked a while back (5.3.2 (b))
Engine covers/undertrays
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
both rear tyres low on tread and wearing uneven
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ08 XNU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?
LJ08 XNU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 July 2008.
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