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LC08 RRV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,777 mi
Last recorded111,777 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 111,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 106,485 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both upper most suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,185 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2022 91,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2021 82,861 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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,134 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 75,134 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 60,633 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 60,631 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,552 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 47,552 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads replaced on all four wheels (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,952 miles

vehicle was entered to test at 5 26 pm b when i finished the test at 620 pm the testing service was off line CONTINGENCY TEST NUMBERA71ADD73

Fail 7 Mar 2017 34,948 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

vehicle was entered to test at 5 26 pm b when i finished the test at 620 pm the testing service was off line CONTINGENCY TEST NUMBERA71ADD73

Pass 2 Mar 2016 20,662 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 11,870 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 7,846 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 7,496 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 6,647 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 5,327 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2011 5,320 miles

4 x Tyres are cracking with age and have small 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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LC08 RRV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LC08 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

LC08 RRV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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