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LV08 OVP

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,732 mi
Last recorded81,732 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 81,732 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 78,785 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 78,783 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 73,435 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 20 May 2021 73,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 May 2020 65,106 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 59,622 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 May 2019 59,619 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2018 54,768 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,898 miles

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Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,444 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,347 miles

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

advise front brake discs slightly lipped and front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

advise offside front tyre on approx 3mm

nearside front tyre wearing close to the limit on approx 2.5mm

Fail 9 Sep 2015 44,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise front brake discs slightly lipped and front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 8 Sep 2015 44,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing very low in places

Nearside Rear brake pad wearing thin

Offside Front Inner brake pad looks to be wearing thin

Offside Front tyre wearing low in places (also cracking in tread)

plastic brake servo hose has flat spot worn in it

wear ridges on front disc brakes

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,119 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 35,423 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 35,423 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,693 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 30,640 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 23,151 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 18,504 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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LV08 OVP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OVP, 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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LV08 OVP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is LV08 OVP safe to buy?

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