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L100 LNL

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,259 mi
Last recorded124,259 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL100 LNL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 124,259 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 124,259 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2022 121,784 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe and surrounding surface rust

Pass 1 Jun 2021 114,761 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch damage

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre center ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,140 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 108,093 miles

Oil needs to be topped up.

Pass 11 May 2018 99,660 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides bald (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 205 50 17 RF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2017 90,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt aluminium arm, (2.4.G.2)

Rear Nail in tyre transmission diff, ()

Pass 13 May 2016 79,643 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 79,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 69,021 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 65,280 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,516 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 52,422 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 45,129 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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L100 LNL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 L100 LNL, 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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What year was L100 LNL registered?

L100 LNL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is L100 LNL safe to buy?

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