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LO08 FZP

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,134 mi
Last recorded163,134 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 FZP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 163,134 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 163,134 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 163,039 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 163,039 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 158,766 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 158,766 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 154,777 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 154,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 147,052 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 138,653 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 138,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 122,698 miles

Both front brake hoses split cracked and perished

Both rear lower outer suspension arm bushes worn (coil spring mounts)

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads and discs wearing low

Rear brake discs starting to wear low

Screw in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2019 122,669 miles

Emissions not tested EML light flashing vehicle mis firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Vehicle mis- firing (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear brake discs worn low

Screw in offside rear tyre on inner tread NOT REPAIRABLE

Both front brake hoses heavily split cracked and perished

Both rear lower suspension arm (coil spring ) outer bushes worn

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 14 Jun 2018 109,689 miles

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,859 miles

slight play in both rear lower arm ball joints

Pass 12 Aug 2016 94,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,938 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 7 Aug 2014 75,015 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,015 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,449 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 56,846 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight wear on outer edges.

Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LO08 FZP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LO08 FZP, 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 LO08 FZP registered?

LO08 FZP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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