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VA57 LWT

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,233 mi
Last recorded122,233 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 LWT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 122,233 miles

Both n/s/f lower suspension arms - bushes worn and play detected

Both o/s/f lower suspension arms - bushes worn and play detected

front windscreen chipped but not obscuring drivers view

Fail 1 Mar 2021 122,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Both n/s/f lower suspension arms - bushes worn and play detected

Both o/s/f lower suspension arms - bushes worn and play detected

excessive engine oil leak present

front windscreen chipped but not obscuring drivers view

o/s/r brake pipe section corroded and swollen

Pass 7 Mar 2020 112,180 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 112,180 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,503 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,178 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,916 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,401 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 69,211 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 56,063 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 43,519 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,933 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 27,491 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,491 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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VA57 LWT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VA57 LWT, 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 VA57 LWT registered?

VA57 LWT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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