CarVerify

Free Car Check

LA08 LVR

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,711 mi
Last recorded68,711 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 LVR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 68,711 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 66,101 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracked/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2023 64,162 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 62,849 miles

fuel filler cap seal perished

Fail 4 Oct 2022 62,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 4 Dec 2021 62,249 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 61,942 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 60,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 58,123 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 55,088 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 51,508 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 46,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,229 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 33,035 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 22,342 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 14,313 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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LA08 LVR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LA08 LVR, 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

How do I check the history of LA08 LVR?

You can check the full history of LA08 LVR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LA08 LVR registered?

LA08 LVR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is LA08 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 LVR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA08 LVR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LA08 LVR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.