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LM08 XKY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,427 mi
Last recorded76,427 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 XKY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 76,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

no printout for emissions

Fail 30 Dec 2015 76,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc badly pitted

no printout for emissions

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,483 miles

Off side rear tyre has a step which is worn low on the inner edger

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,304 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 49,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,950 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 XKY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 LM08 XKY, 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 XKY registered?

LM08 XKY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is LM08 XKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 XKY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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