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LM08 OVP

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,006 mi
Last recorded127,006 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 OVP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 127,006 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flelxey floor covers fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 12 Jul 2023 123,862 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 113,508 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,569 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,390 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 74,729 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 74,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 61,919 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 58,388 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 52,835 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 52,835 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,930 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,453 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)

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 OVP is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OVP, 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 LM08 OVP registered?

LM08 OVP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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