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LJ08 VZH

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,736 mi
Last recorded132,736 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 132,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad wire rubbing on driveshaft

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of body

Pass 24 Jul 2025 129,147 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 122,652 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 122,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn into hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2023 117,571 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 110,014 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 102,705 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 100,235 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 95,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 83,719 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 83,696 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 76,939 miles

Slight brake fluctuation detected on offside front

Pass 9 Feb 2016 70,704 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 62,733 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 62,733 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 55,975 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,844 miles

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

rear washer not working

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,574 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2011 29,622 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 VZH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

LJ08 VZH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ08 VZH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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