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LM08 UDT

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,523 mi
Last recorded99,523 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 UDT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 99,523 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 99,523 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 95,413 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 92,204 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 May 2022 71,907 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 53,136 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 43,362 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 38,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 32,493 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 26,258 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 24,207 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,258 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 19,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jun 2013 17,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 16,302 miles

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

O/S/F, O/S/R and N/S/R tyres perished and cracked

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,589 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 13,784 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 UDT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UDT, 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 LM08 UDT registered?

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

Is LM08 UDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 UDT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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