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LR08 HBH

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,737 mi
Last recorded197,737 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 HBH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 197,737 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 176,560 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder

nearside and offside rear tyres heavily worn on inner shoulder

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2017 176,560 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened visually worn beyond minimum thickness indicator (3.5.1i)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

nearside and offside front tyres wearing slightly on inner shoulder

nearside and offside rear tyres heavily worn on inner shoulder

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2016 156,770 miles

Both rest tyres feathering on inner shoulder

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front brake discs lipped

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2016 156,770 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rest tyres feathering on inner shoulder

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front brake discs lipped

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2015 136,409 miles

ALL tyres are wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket is insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 136,408 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ALL tyres are wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket is insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs in poor condition

Horn working, sounds poor

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

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 5 Feb 2013 94,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

engine has undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,108 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 49,110 miles

Emissions levels too low to register on the gas analyser

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,110 miles

Emissions levels too low to register on the gas analyser

Nail in nearside rear tyre

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

engine undertray fitted

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

rear brake discs wearing

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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LR08 HBH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LR08 HBH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR08 HBH registered?

LR08 HBH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is LR08 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 HBH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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