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AU08 LWS

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,776 mi
Last recorded108,776 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LWS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 108,776 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 103,420 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2025 103,420 miles

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 98,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 92,126 miles

Offside front shock slight putt leaking

Pass 28 May 2022 89,199 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 79,371 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 64,209 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 May 2017 52,414 miles

Central Upper brake light cover missing

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

Offside Front tyre low on edges

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 3 May 2017 52,414 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Upper brake light cover missing

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

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

Offside Front tyre low on edges

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 41,481 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 41,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 30,776 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 30,776 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 20,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have small crackes in treads

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,294 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

not full test of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

small crakes in treads of all tyres

Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,704 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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AU08 LWS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AU08 LWS, 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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AU08 LWS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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