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LM08 FPX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,223 mi
Last recorded118,223 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 FPX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2024 118,223 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides + cracking / nearside rear heavily worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

covers + shields fitted

diff leaking oil

Pass 30 Oct 2023 107,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake travel

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 97,317 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel - near side rear lazy

Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,243 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake requires tightening

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,855 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,152 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 68,683 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,288 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 55,383 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 41,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,883 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 35,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 23,294 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)

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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LM08 FPX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LM08 FPX, 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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LM08 FPX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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