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LB08 TZD

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,013 mi
Last recorded69,013 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 TZD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 69,013 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 62,587 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,973 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,061 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 59,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 58,154 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 58,146 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2020 57,369 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 56,919 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 56,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,278 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 50,155 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,379 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,968 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 39,968 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 34,252 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,614 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 22,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre inner tread edge

damage to nearside rear quarter panel wheel arch

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 3 Aug 2012 22,468 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in offside front tyre inner tread edge

damage to nearside rear quarter panel wheel arch

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,959 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 TZD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZD, 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

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What year was LB08 TZD registered?

LB08 TZD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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