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LC57 UNP

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,776 mi
Last recorded134,776 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 UNP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 134,776 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 128,261 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 120,457 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 111,987 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 102,971 miles

engine oil below minimum

Pass 24 Jan 2020 94,042 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 84,397 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))

long handbrake travil.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 72,763 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,702 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,512 miles

Child seat fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 49,512 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 42,089 miles

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

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 14 May 2014 35,564 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,345 miles

n/s/r not tested (child seat fitted)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 28,214 miles

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

n/s jacking point missing

Fail 27 Aug 2012 28,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s jacking point missing

Pass 24 Sep 2011 25,697 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 11,056 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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LC57 UNP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 LC57 UNP, 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 LC57 UNP registered?

LC57 UNP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is LC57 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 UNP 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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