MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,048 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot worn and perished, has a slight cut, but prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Window inoperative
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks all over engine and undertray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear differential and n/s differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Flexible coupling split and worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn, pitted and slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot worn and perished, has a slight cut, but prevents ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Window inoperative
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks all over engine and undertray covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil level at minimum mark
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear differential and n/s differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Flexible coupling split and worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Service overdue light on dash
Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop-shaft rear rubber bush deteriorated
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning illuminated
Underside covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear transmission differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear prop-shaft rubber bush deteriorated (split)
Underside covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear transmission differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear prop-shaft rubber bush deteriorated (split)
Underside covers fitted obscuring components
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
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LRZ 5868 is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue 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 LRZ 5868, 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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LRZ 5868 is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.
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