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LO08 OKW

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,723 mi
Last recorded84,723 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 84,723 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 84,723 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 71,176 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 67,012 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jan 2023 62,090 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 56,103 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 50,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 30 Dec 2019 43,925 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 39,574 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 35,044 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,488 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,437 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 19,282 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 17,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre deep split in tread

Offside front tyre damaged outer shoulder and sidewall

Offside rear tyre deep split in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 15,522 miles

Offside front tyre damaged outer sidewall and deep split in tread

Fail 26 Jul 2013 15,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front tyre damaged outer sidewall and deep split in tread

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jul 2012 13,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management warning illuminated

Nearside front tyre tread damaged and split

Offside front tyre damaged outer shoulder and sidewall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 12,011 miles

offside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

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 OKW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW registered?

LO08 OKW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is LO08 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 OKW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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