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LV08 VVW

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,638 mi
Last recorded69,638 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2020 69,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 58,587 miles

front pads low

Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,055 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,992 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,569 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 41,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,288 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 36,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,335 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,237 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 VVW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV08 VVW registered?

LV08 VVW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is LV08 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV08 VVW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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