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PL08 LMX

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,570 mi
Last recorded142,570 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 LMX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 142,570 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2023 142,570 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2022 129,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 129,680 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 113,782 miles

multiple locations and components with heavy surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,751 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,197 miles

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

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

Rear All rear brake flexi hoses slightly cracked

Rear All rear suspension arm bushes poor but have no movement

Pass 10 Apr 2018 92,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Brake hoses rubber perished and has slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Rear exhaust hanger mounting broken away from vehicle chassis. But exhaust system still sported by other mountings

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,865 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 78,477 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 78,181 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,025 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 47,027 miles

brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 Aug 2013 47,026 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

brake pads wearing thin

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,227 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 32,035 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,104 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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PL08 LMX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL08 LMX, 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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PL08 LMX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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