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LT08 FRC

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,691 mi
Last recorded133,691 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 FRC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 133,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,926 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic undersheilds fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 24 Aug 2018 125,893 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

plastic undersheilds fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 25 Aug 2017 118,087 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 109,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

undersheilds fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,804 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 92,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no emissions report due to low emissions

Fail 7 Sep 2013 83,100 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 83,100 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 77,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 73,080 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,534 miles

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

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Fail 25 Feb 2011 70,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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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LT08 FRC 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 76.9%.

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 LT08 FRC, 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 LT08 FRC registered?

LT08 FRC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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