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LC08 MYP

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,584 mi
Last recorded68,584 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 MYP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 68,584 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 68,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,335 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,159 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 55,464 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 53,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 51,406 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 50,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 49,455 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 47,802 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 44,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on outer edge.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 7 Dec 2015 39,897 miles

offside front tyre low on outer edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Dec 2014 35,616 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,684 miles

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 20,817 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 20,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2010 13,226 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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LC08 MYP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LC08 MYP, 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 LC08 MYP registered?

LC08 MYP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is LC08 MYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC08 MYP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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