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L900 PMW

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,800 mi
Last recorded141,800 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 PMW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 141,800 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 138,516 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,732 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 128,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 125,367 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 122,526 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Fail 7 Sep 2020 122,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2019 119,833 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 119,831 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 115,275 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 108,288 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,090 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 97,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,081 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn-nearing wear indicators in places

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 46,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,732 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L900 PMW is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L900 PMW, 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 L900 PMW registered?

L900 PMW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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The MOT history for L900 PMW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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