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LG08 RNV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,708 mi
Last recorded166,708 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 RNV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 166,708 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 166,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 157,900 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 157,764 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 149,234 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 143,277 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both lightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 143,250 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both lightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 135,009 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 123,491 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 110,179 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 96,452 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 May 2018 96,452 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,947 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 85,793 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,879 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,314 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 84,314 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 79,136 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,136 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,849 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 73,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 8 Mar 2012 60,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 46,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing

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 RNV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNV, 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 LG08 RNV registered?

LG08 RNV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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