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LS08 NWZ

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,945 mi
Last recorded122,945 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 NWZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 112,134 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 112,134 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 102,930 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side sill cover damaged

sill covers fitted

slight free play in near side rear suspension system

under side of vehicle dirty

Fail 24 Mar 2014 84,845 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side sill cover damaged

sill covers fitted

slight free play in near side rear suspension system

under side of vehicle dirty

Pass 16 May 2013 52,081 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,663 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,824 miles

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

rear tyre nearside and offside wearing inner edge and low on centre

Fail 15 Mar 2012 57,824 miles

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

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

rear tyre nearside and offside wearing inner edge and low on centre

Pass 19 Mar 2011 39,093 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 39,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

front disc leaped both nearside and offside

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

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 NWZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey 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 LS08 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

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

Is LS08 NWZ safe to buy?

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