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L26 LAH

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,241 mi
Last recorded118,241 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 LAH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 118,241 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 114,854 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 114,853 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 105,732 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 105,732 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible No plate deteriorated and can be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 96,137 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 88,508 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,636 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 71,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,760 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 51,965 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 51,965 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,799 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 37,783 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,733 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2014 34,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 29,995 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 26,292 miles

rear tyres indicating heavy wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,081 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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L26 LAH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L26 LAH, 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 L26 LAH registered?

L26 LAH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is L26 LAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 LAH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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