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LL08 MZV

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,638 mi
Last recorded64,638 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 MZV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 64,638 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 64,636 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2025 62,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 58,813 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 58,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 56,327 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 52,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 52,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 49,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 45,605 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,263 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,815 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear bars

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bars

Fail 7 Jun 2017 39,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear bars

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bars

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 36,232 miles

Nearside rear pads getting low

Nearside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 2.1mm limit is 1.6mm

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak underbody wet with oil

Nearside front tyre has outer tread wear

Offside front tyre has outer tread wear

Oil filter housing has a leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 21,553 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 13,815 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 11,112 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 8,545 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,545 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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LL08 MZV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LL08 MZV, 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 LL08 MZV registered?

LL08 MZV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LL08 MZV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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