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LN08 RCX

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,387 mi
Last recorded88,387 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 RCX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 88,387 miles

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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 84,700 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 83,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 83,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (205/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 73,914 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 73,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,578 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,878 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 50,294 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 37,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 26,542 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Inner tyre edge wearing

Offside Front Outer tyre edge wearing

Pass 23 Feb 2017 20,099 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 17,885 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 15,515 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 15,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 12,938 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 10,682 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 10,682 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 7,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 7,258 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 5,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 5,807 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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LN08 RCX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LN08 RCX, 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 LN08 RCX registered?

LN08 RCX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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