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L5 WWJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,016 mi
Last recorded129,016 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 WWJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 129,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 118,311 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 118,311 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2023 101,785 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 101,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 89,803 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 88,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 87,985 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 84,729 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 81,891 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 75,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 68,315 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 58,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,418 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 35,067 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 27,476 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,543 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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L5 WWJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L5 WWJ, 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 L5 WWJ registered?

L5 WWJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is L5 WWJ safe to buy?

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