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LC08 YHS

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,728 mi
Last recorded111,728 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 111,728 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 111,728 miles

Front Bumper insecure and broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected both side widows (3.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 110,272 miles

Front brake pad wear lead broken

Front bumper damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2023 110,261 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pad wear lead broken

Front bumper damaged

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 100,629 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 89,585 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))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 82,614 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 82,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 79,661 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (Perishing) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,704 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 63,306 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Various small chips in front windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 23,465 miles

nearside rear and both front tyres perished

Fail 10 Apr 2013 22,767 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres perrished between tread

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,035 miles

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

both the front tyres are wearing on both the edges, and have signs of perishing

Pass 24 May 2011 16,169 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 YHS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YHS, 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 YHS registered?

LC08 YHS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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