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LG08 DVV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,091 mi
Last recorded124,091 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 DVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 124,091 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe slightly Damage (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 120,999 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 120,999 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 116,311 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 109,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 103,163 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 98,861 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 90,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 81,852 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,133 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 63,962 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,866 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 44,351 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,287 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 24,455 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 24,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,914 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

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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LG08 DVV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LG08 DVV, 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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LG08 DVV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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