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LY08 PNV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,898 mi
Last recorded85,898 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 PNV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 85,898 miles

exhaust is slightly insecure at front (clamp is broken)

Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,309 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn

Pass 6 Feb 2021 79,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 1 Feb 2020 75,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 63,989 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 51,182 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 35,702 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,869 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 26,857 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 26,857 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 23 Jun 2014 22,678 miles

2 front tyres worn outer edges

2 rear tyres cracks on edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 May 2013 16,721 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,823 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 7,666 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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LY08 PNV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 LY08 PNV, 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 LY08 PNV registered?

LY08 PNV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is LY08 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 PNV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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