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LB08 WBM

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,753 mi
Last recorded110,753 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 WBM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 110,753 miles

Offside Front Upper dent to wing slightly deformed but does not inhibit movement of wheel

Fail 8 Dec 2025 110,744 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper dent to wing slightly deformed but does not inhibit movement of wheel

Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,227 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil getting close to mot limits (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

sill and under body covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,332 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

engine covers, sill covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2020 75,256 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 75,256 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 73,939 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2019 73,939 miles

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

Engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2018 72,909 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,811 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 63,083 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,632 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 54,352 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 54,352 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 50,131 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,373 miles

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

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

damaged near side rear tyre two cuts

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 WBM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WBM, 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 WBM registered?

LB08 WBM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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