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LJ57 VJA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,747 mi
Last recorded50,747 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 VJA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 50,747 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 40,916 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 38,422 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing and lifting on outer and inner edges on both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 35,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 35,292 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 35,208 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 35,150 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 35,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,747 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 34,156 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 33,376 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2016 32,397 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 31,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 30,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2013 26,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 26,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2012 21,781 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 17,357 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 17,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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LJ57 VJA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 LJ57 VJA, 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

How do I check the history of LJ57 VJA?

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What year was LJ57 VJA registered?

LJ57 VJA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 February 2008.

Is LJ57 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 VJA 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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