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LB08 TKN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,425 mi
Last recorded147,425 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 TKN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 147,425 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 140,976 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 132,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 125,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 120,976 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 118,555 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 115,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

small stone chips front screen

Fail 28 Aug 2019 115,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

small stone chips front screen

Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,262 miles

front brake flexi hoses cracking

nsf track rod end has slight play in a ball joint

rear brake pads close to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,462 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 78,699 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 24 Aug 2015 71,460 miles

UNDER TRAYS AND COVERS FITTED

Pass 4 Sep 2014 63,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,831 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,371 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 48,371 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,029 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 TKN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 LB08 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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