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AB08 LMX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,474 mi
Last recorded141,474 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 LMX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 141,474 miles

Both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated.

Both rear tyres heavily and worn on inner edges.

Both rear tyres perished and split.

Exhaust mounting bracket broken at rear section.

N/S/R Lower rear suspension arm outer bush worn.

N/S/R Road wheel damaged on the outer edge.

O/S/F Tyre perished and split.

O/S/R Lower front arm outer bush worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 4 Mar 2019 141,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated.

Both rear tyres heavily and worn on inner edges.

Both rear tyres perished and split.

Exhaust mounting bracket broken at rear section.

N/S/R Lower rear suspension arm outer bush worn.

N/S/R Road wheel damaged on the outer edge.

O/S/F Tyre perished and split.

O/S/R Lower front arm outer bush worn.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 135,458 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 132,037 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 132,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 121,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rear tyre close to the legal limit and slightly cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S rear tyre very close to the legal limit

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 114,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S rear tyre close to the legal limit and slightly cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S rear tyre very close to the legal limit

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 105,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 90,571 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 62,516 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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AB08 LMX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB08 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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AB08 LMX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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