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LJ08 HKT

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

57,760 mi
Last recorded57,760 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HKT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 57,760 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 47,350 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive AXLE DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 35,919 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 24,630 miles

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

Tpms light on

Fail 6 Dec 2022 24,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Tpms light on

Pass 7 Dec 2021 13,904 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 13,343 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 13,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 12,364 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 11,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 11,130 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,605 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 9,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 7,760 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 6,453 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 5,020 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 3,537 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 HKT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HKT, 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 HKT registered?

LJ08 HKT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 HKT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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