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C22 LYM

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,120 mi
Last recorded121,120 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 LYM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 121,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 115,138 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 109,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 104,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has slight wear outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2022 101,252 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 101,000 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 99,646 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 99,646 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,456 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,793 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 94,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,413 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on the edge

Rear Tyres getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2015 71,659 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,300 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 59,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres worn on edges & deteriorating (215/40/R18 R/Flat).

Fail 21 Mar 2014 53,311 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres deteriorating and wearing on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,311 miles

both front tyres deteriorating and wearing on edges

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,134 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 34,661 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 34,221 miles

emission to clean,umable to obtain reading

Fail 21 Dec 2011 34,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emission to clean,umable to obtain reading

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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C22 LYM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C22 LYM, 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 C22 LYM registered?

C22 LYM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is C22 LYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 LYM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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