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LM08 JTY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,645 mi
Last recorded113,645 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 JTY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 113,645 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 113,633 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 107,732 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 103,048 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 96,189 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 90,162 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 83,555 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 83,338 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,793 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 69,034 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,768 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 49,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,996 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,815 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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LM08 JTY 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 86.7%.

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 JTY, 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 LM08 JTY registered?

LM08 JTY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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