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LP08 MTX

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,255 mi
Last recorded151,255 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 MTX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 151,255 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 134,078 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 119,239 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,224 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 103,154 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,900 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 81,745 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake caliper dust cover is insecure.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 81,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Wheel speed pick up ring has signs of fouling. (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake caliper dust cover is insecure.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 75,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Fail 3 Aug 2016 75,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm of tread left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 68,314 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn to 2-3mm and cracking.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 61,259 miles

slight play in n/s/r upper susp arm.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 61,259 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/r upper susp arm.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 54,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,574 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 36,697 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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LP08 MTX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 LP08 MTX, 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 LP08 MTX registered?

LP08 MTX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is LP08 MTX safe to buy?

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