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LJ08 GXB

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,509 mi
Last recorded123,509 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 GXB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 123,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 118,627 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 103,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,278 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,593 miles

both front flexible brake hoses slightly perished

oil leak

propshaft rear rubber coupling slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has damage to tread all the way around.

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 77,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 70,967 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,840 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear propshaft coupling split

Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,163 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 49,163 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,761 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 46,761 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,973 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 39,973 miles

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

o/s front tyre has small cut in tread

Fail 13 Feb 2012 31,835 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,835 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 23,311 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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LJ08 GXB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ08 GXB, 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 LJ08 GXB registered?

LJ08 GXB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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