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LL08 MZW

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,297 mi
Last recorded177,297 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 MZW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 177,297 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 168,815 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 168,776 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 155,933 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 145,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 135,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre scrubbing

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

Offside front tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre scrubbing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 124,989 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 124,989 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2013 117,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 110,242 miles

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

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

exhaust damaged hitting rear bumper

Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,728 miles

slight tiny stone chips on screen

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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LL08 MZW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LL08 MZW, 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 LL08 MZW registered?

LL08 MZW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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