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LD08 WJV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,910 mi
Last recorded81,910 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 WJV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 81,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 77,508 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users only on start up (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 73,670 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust loose on join at front, not fitted properly.

under trays fitted obscuring vision of some components, side skirts fitted to outer sills.

Pass 27 Feb 2023 71,935 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 69,682 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 67,400 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre tread depths getting low on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 65,637 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 63,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,760 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,702 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 49,297 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

engine covers obscuring some engine bay components

offside & neaside rear tyres have cracks in tread

undertrays obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2016 49,039 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

o/s/rear tyre is perished

parking brake has only just met requirement

Pass 22 Jul 2015 44,769 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,955 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 34,602 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,159 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,396 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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LD08 WJV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LD08 WJV, 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 LD08 WJV registered?

LD08 WJV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for LD08 WJV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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