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LA08 LTK

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,199 mi
Last recorded68,199 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 60,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 59,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 58,569 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS and OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 57,829 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated OS and NS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS and NS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2020 57,231 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades not clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 55,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to legal limit 205r16 rsc (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays

Pass 20 Sep 2018 52,278 miles

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

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Sep 2017 49,057 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,001 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 46,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,575 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,555 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 34,976 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,612 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,040 miles

Front wipers poor

Fail 7 Oct 2011 22,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers poor

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 LTK 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 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 LA08 LTK, 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 LA08 LTK registered?

LA08 LTK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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