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LK08 VOD

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,388 mi
Last recorded90,388 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 VOD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 90,388 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 83,966 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,596 miles

Obligatory mirror is damaged.

Rear indicator bulbs are going white.

Fail 28 Sep 2020 75,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror is damaged.

Rear indicator bulbs are going white.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 98,619 miles

O/S/R tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,985 miles

nearside headlamp damp

Fail 19 Apr 2018 49,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside headlamp damp

Pass 8 May 2017 47,071 miles

O/S/F brake pad is worn very low. Discs are lipped.

Rear brake pads are worn low. Discs are lipped.

Pass 10 May 2016 42,695 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 36,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake pads wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 31,086 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn

Fail 22 Mar 2012 21,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 18,043 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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LK08 VOD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 LK08 VOD, 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 LK08 VOD registered?

LK08 VOD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is LK08 VOD safe to buy?

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