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LA08 LPP

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,275 mi
Last recorded140,275 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 LPP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 140,275 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 140,275 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 134,957 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 134,957 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 129,124 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 117,151 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 107,394 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 98,714 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

all tyres show kerb damage and perishing signs on tyres.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,938 miles

nearside windscreen cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,754 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 86,754 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 74,047 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 60,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,824 miles

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2013 47,821 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,238 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 17,509 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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LA08 LPP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LA08 LPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA08 LPP registered?

LA08 LPP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is LA08 LPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 LPP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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