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LF08 HLW

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,621 mi
Last recorded121,621 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 HLW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 121,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 114,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 104,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 98,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,138 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 81,649 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,158 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 75,987 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 68,742 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 68,742 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 58,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,290 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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LF08 HLW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LF08 HLW, 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 LF08 HLW registered?

LF08 HLW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 April 2008.

Is LF08 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF08 HLW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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