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LL08 LHH

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,716 mi
Last recorded152,716 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 LHH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 152,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Needs changing ASAP !! (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Needs changing ASAP !! (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Needs changing ASAP !! (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Needs changing ASAP !! (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 137,687 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 134,817 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 131,246 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 122,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 116,397 miles

rearmost exhaust mounting bracket broken away from body and missing

Pass 5 Apr 2018 108,578 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 96,379 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 87,342 miles

rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 76,998 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 1 May 2014 68,258 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 60,864 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 57,336 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 52,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LL08 LHH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LL08 LHH, 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 LL08 LHH registered?

LL08 LHH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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