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LO08 ODH

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,712 mi
Last recorded148,712 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 ODH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 148,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rigid brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material at the time of the Mot. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance effort poor just capable of passing the brake roller test at the time of the Mot.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Majority of the rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Majority of the rear suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various undertrays and outer sill trim covers fitted at the time of the Mot.

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 148,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted Twisted and loose not fitted properly at the time of the Mot (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rigid brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material at the time of the Mot. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose slightly loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Majority of the rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Majority of the rear suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Various undertrays and outer sill trim covers fitted at the time of the Mot.

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 141,976 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rigid brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front fog lamps inoperative however not a testable item due to the registration date of this vehicle

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance effort poor however still capable of passing the brake roller test at the time of the Mot.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear subframe mounting points corroded but not considered excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Various undertrays and outer sill trim covers fitted at the time of the Mot.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 137,820 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All remaining suspension arms corroded at the time of the Mot. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on however not a testable item due to the age of the Vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2023 137,812 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All remaining suspension arms corroded at the time of the Mot. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on however not a testable item due to the age of the Vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2022 131,449 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,986 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 123,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,429 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 107,554 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 103,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 98,032 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,275 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

clutch noisey

fuel cap door not securing

Fail 3 Sep 2015 97,270 miles

Front front brake application uneven 48% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

clutch noisey

fuel cap door not securing

Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,910 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 76,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 76,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Oct 2013 75,997 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

N/S/F tyre worn on shoulders.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,745 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,898 miles

Both rear tyres worn very close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,652 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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LO08 ODH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LO08 ODH, 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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LO08 ODH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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