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LB08 BHU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,630 mi
Last recorded134,630 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 BHU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 134,630 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 128,917 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 121,384 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 116,884 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 113,282 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 113,282 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2020 111,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 106,633 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 106,628 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,908 miles

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Fail 4 Oct 2017 97,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/4517 (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 14 Oct 2016 89,618 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 30 Sep 2016 89,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,453 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 78,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 67,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 67,656 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 55,034 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 48,282 miles

bonnet catch faulty

both front tyres worn outer edges

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 12 May 2011 41,016 miles

Both front tyres balding edge

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

o/s/f tyre has cut to tread

Fail 12 May 2011 41,016 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres balding edge

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

o/s/f tyre has cut to tread

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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LB08 BHU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB08 BHU, 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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LB08 BHU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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