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RF08 LTA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,204 mi
Last recorded152,204 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 LTA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 152,204 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 150,550 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,912 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 145,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 143,626 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 141,908 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 138,622 miles

Rear exhaust silencer minor damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in sweapt area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 138,602 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 133,877 miles

light misting of oil around rear diff seal

Fail 7 Nov 2017 133,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light misting of oil around rear diff seal

Pass 18 Nov 2016 126,547 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Offside Rear Inner Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,483 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,664 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 92,593 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 92,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,725 miles

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

emissions too clean

Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,737 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre 1.6mm on the inner and outer edges.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre 1mm on inner and outer edges.

Fail 30 Jun 2011 64,737 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre 1.6mm on the inner and outer edges.

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre 1mm on inner and outer edges.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RF08 LTA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RF08 LTA, 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 RF08 LTA registered?

RF08 LTA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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