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LM08 YCB

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,181 mi
Last recorded164,181 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YCB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 164,181 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 151,080 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 151,073 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 143,408 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 139,434 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 139,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 134,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 124,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 112,926 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 112,926 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Flashing led light. (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 101,770 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 96,364 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,178 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,118 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,587 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 54,562 miles

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

Offside Front 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 YCB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YCB, 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 YCB registered?

LM08 YCB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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