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LJ08 TVY

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,202 mi
Last recorded37,202 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 TVY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 37,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges & cracked, 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords & cracked, 205/50/17 RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 36,241 miles

Nearside Rear Manufacturer fitted jacking pad missing

Pass 18 Jun 2024 35,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 35,480 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 34,889 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 34,053 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 33,107 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 33,107 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,523 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 31,523 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,175 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 25,582 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,849 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,739 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,550 miles

n/s/r alloy scuff

n/s/r tyre punctured

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,376 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 14,717 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 TVY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red 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 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

LJ08 TVY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is LJ08 TVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ08 TVY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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