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LV08 VDC

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,734 mi
Last recorded84,734 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 VDC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 84,734 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 84,215 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 83,281 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,802 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 82,802 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 75,257 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both side front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 75,257 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both side front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 66,952 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 66,952 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 59,673 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,646 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,190 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,787 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,837 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 25,666 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 17,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 11,397 miles

front tyres - worn shoulders.

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 VDC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LV08 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

LV08 VDC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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