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EX08 LFD

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,894 mi
Last recorded87,894 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 LFD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 87,894 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,072 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 63,711 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 63,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 53,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 53,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 43,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 31,665 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 31,665 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2020 23,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer edge of tyre is worn also cracking\perishing

Nearside Rear Outer edge of tyre is cracking\perishing

Offside Front Outer edge of tyre is worn

Offside Rear Outer edge of tyre is cracking\perishing

Pass 18 Feb 2019 19,565 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 17,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 15,710 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 13,536 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 11,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 9,198 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 7,987 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 6,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 5,047 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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EX08 LFD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EX08 LFD, 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 EX08 LFD registered?

EX08 LFD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is EX08 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 LFD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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