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LJ08 GWC

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,871 mi
Last recorded138,871 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GWC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush control arm bush starting split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front wheel arch liner slightly damaged

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 134,890 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 134,888 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 132,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 122,945 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 122,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 120,718 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 120,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 116,448 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 105,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 97,183 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 87,288 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 82,137 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 8 May 2015 75,218 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,539 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 57,879 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes slightly out balance.

needs a tracking check due to uneven wear of both front tyres!!

Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,915 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brakes slightly out balance.

needs a tracking check due to uneven wear of both front tyres!!

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,459 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2011 33,458 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LJ08 GWC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ08 GWC, 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 LJ08 GWC registered?

LJ08 GWC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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