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LP08 WLB

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,303 mi
Last recorded153,303 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 WLB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 153,303 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 153,294 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened subframe support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 145,065 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2019 145,065 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2018 142,619 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 133,659 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 126,529 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 120,196 miles

offside front tyre at approx 2.5mm

Pass 24 Jan 2014 114,001 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 95,894 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 95,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 92,842 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 92,842 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LP08 WLB is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LP08 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

LP08 WLB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 August 2008.

Is LP08 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 WLB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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