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LE08 HYG

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

46,246 mi
Last recorded46,246 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE08 HYG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 46,246 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 43,240 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,800 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 41,609 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 40,156 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 37,761 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 25,983 miles

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2018 16,332 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 16,332 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 9,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 9,013 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 7,956 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 7,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 5,651 miles

all four tyre treads starting to crack/perish

Pass 3 Apr 2012 5,318 miles

Emissions to low test[this is not a fault]

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 5,043 miles

EMISSIONS TO LOW TO TEST [THIS NOT A FAULT]

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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LE08 HYG is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LE08 HYG, 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 LE08 HYG registered?

LE08 HYG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is LE08 HYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE08 HYG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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