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LB08 HKO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,221 mi
Last recorded81,221 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 HKO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 81,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 78,220 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,361 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 72,803 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 71,086 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 71,086 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 69,533 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,743 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 64,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 56,999 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 48,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 39,601 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 39,594 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,419 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 24,300 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 24,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 16,469 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 14,817 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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LB08 HKO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LB08 HKO, 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 LB08 HKO registered?

LB08 HKO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is LB08 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB08 HKO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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