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LV08 OMR

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

75,630 mi
Last recorded75,630 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 OMR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 75,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 73,714 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 73,714 miles

Emissions unable to be completed ran out of petrol (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,640 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 73,592 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 73,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm. chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2021 72,261 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 72,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 72,213 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, heavily worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 63,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre damaged on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre damaged on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 53,035 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 48,870 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 44,368 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 24 May 2017 44,368 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,491 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 29,608 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 29,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 26,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,313 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 23,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 19,869 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2012 19,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 15,279 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

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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LV08 OMR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LV08 OMR, 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 LV08 OMR registered?

LV08 OMR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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