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LM08 LRO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,418 mi
Last recorded164,418 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 LRO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 164,418 miles

Engine cover/undertray fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 159,862 miles

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

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect for potential corrosion and damage

Parking brake needs adjustment

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under engine and floor coverings fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion damage and leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2024 155,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 151,326 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 145,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 139,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 136,731 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass missing

Pass 22 May 2019 134,550 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 22 May 2019 134,549 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre on limits!!

Pass 22 May 2018 132,051 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front tyre worn at outer edge.

Offside Front tyre bald at outer edge.

exhaust down pipe clamp splitting.

Fail 22 May 2018 132,051 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front tyre worn at outer edge.

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre bald at outer edge.

exhaust down pipe clamp splitting.

Pass 4 May 2017 123,677 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 113,022 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR LENS IS MISSING ?

Fail 4 May 2016 113,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.55 mm (4.1.E.1)

205/55VR16 - BRIDGESTONE ER300 RSC

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR LENS IS MISSING ?

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB INSECURE DUE TO CLIP FITTED BACK TO FRONT (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 6 May 2015 100,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 100,397 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 81,901 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 63,895 miles

nearside rear tyre nearing limit

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 May 2012 46,773 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 28,657 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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LM08 LRO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM08 LRO, 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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LM08 LRO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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