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GF08 LFJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,704 mi
Last recorded104,704 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 LFJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 104,704 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 103,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 103,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner rose joint /bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 101,866 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 101,848 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clap lose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 101,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 87,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 76,350 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 54,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 54,440 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,738 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 42,370 miles

brake warning light on level and pads ok

Fail 18 Sep 2017 42,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm ball joint ( goes up into hub) (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on level and pads ok

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,418 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 38,047 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 32,889 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,514 miles

N/S/R tyre has deep cuts in tread area deep enough to reach cords/plies-also metal object embedded in one cut. Tyre pressure at nearly zero when presented for test 205/50R17 Bridgestone Potenza fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,406 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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GF08 LFJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF08 LFJ, 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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GF08 LFJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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