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LG08 RYZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,310 mi
Last recorded77,310 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 RYZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 77,310 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 76,098 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 76,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 74,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread split in middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 73,310 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 72,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,955 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 71,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 70,354 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,540 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 66,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,445 miles

all four tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Jan 2015 55,796 miles

nearside and offside front tyre treads starting to wear low.

nearside and offside rear tyre treads starting to wear low.

Pass 11 Jan 2014 52,486 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,802 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 44,537 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 44,536 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2011 41,378 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 41,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RYZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RYZ, 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 LG08 RYZ registered?

LG08 RYZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is LG08 RYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 RYZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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