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LX57 KMJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

165,626 mi
Last recorded165,626 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 KMJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 165,626 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 148,279 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 135,601 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 135,574 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,158 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 107,210 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 93,295 miles

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

exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,865 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 81,488 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,199 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,582 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 57,405 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,143 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 38,478 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 21,204 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 18,151 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 14,870 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES OF TREAD

REAR TYRES WORN

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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LX57 KMJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LX57 KMJ, 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 LX57 KMJ registered?

LX57 KMJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 January 2008.

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