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LJ08 VZY

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,326 mi
Last recorded135,326 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 VZY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 135,326 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 132,582 miles

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

General under body corroded

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 132,582 miles

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

General under body corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 130,517 miles

engine cover fitted

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 127,628 miles

Engine cover fitted

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2023 127,628 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 123,180 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 119,316 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 119,316 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,233 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 116,115 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 100,645 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,567 miles

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

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

both front tyres show cracks to the tread area but not deep enough to reach ply or cord

engine covers fitted obscuring some items

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Aug 2015 80,793 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 69,870 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 69,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 56,304 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 45,144 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,687 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 32,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VZY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VZY, 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 VZY registered?

LJ08 VZY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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