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L9 UPP

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,747 mi
Last recorded148,747 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 UPP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 148,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 137,238 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 137,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 125,340 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,474 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall showing signs of damage

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS illuminated

Fail 8 Jun 2023 118,470 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall showing signs of damage

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 92,931 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 88,077 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 86,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 85,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,501 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 80,681 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 75,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,051 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 67,086 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,021 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 38,549 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions to low to register

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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L9 UPP is a 2008 BMW 120 in White 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 L9 UPP, 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 L9 UPP registered?

L9 UPP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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