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LS08 KHD

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,707 mi
Last recorded140,707 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 KHD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 140,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak visible on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2023 138,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 138,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 129,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,656 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 92,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 82,029 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 68,381 miles

exhaust front pipe clamp cracked

Pass 30 Mar 2016 58,170 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 58,170 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 42,910 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 40,421 miles

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,742 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 33,829 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 27,951 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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LS08 KHD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LS08 KHD, 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 LS08 KHD registered?

LS08 KHD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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