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LC08 GUA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,412 mi
Last recorded95,412 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 GUA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension area corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 91,029 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 May 2024 87,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 84,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 81,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (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))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,670 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 75,387 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 75,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,793 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,877 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 61,865 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 56,060 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 56,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 45,180 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 41,214 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 41,214 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 37,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 34,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 27,316 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)

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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LC08 GUA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LC08 GUA, 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 LC08 GUA registered?

LC08 GUA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is LC08 GUA safe to buy?

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