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LJ08 KSZ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,298 mi
Last recorded113,298 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 KSZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 113,298 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 102,391 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,390 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 90,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,490 miles

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 82,490 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 76,007 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 76,006 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

diesel emissions, to clean to take readings

n/s top windscreen broken

Pass 24 Oct 2019 66,710 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISORY, very near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

diesel emissions, to clean to take readings

Pass 2 Oct 2018 62,030 miles

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,009 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 40,262 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 3 Mar 2015 34,558 miles

no emissions printout due to low emissions

Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,691 miles

no emissions print out due to low emissions

Pass 26 Mar 2013 28,289 miles

no emissions print out produced due to low emissions

Pass 19 Mar 2012 25,764 miles

windscreen stonechipped in several places

Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,828 miles

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

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

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

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 KSZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

LJ08 KSZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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