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LO08 PHA

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,803 mi
Last recorded165,803 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 PHA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 165,803 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 160,232 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 156,080 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 150,179 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2021 140,156 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 140,156 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 136,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 119,155 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 119,155 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 102,100 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 102,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 86,937 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,280 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 76,793 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,540 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 65,804 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 65,803 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,925 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,063 miles

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

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

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 PHA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PHA, 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 PHA registered?

LO08 PHA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is LO08 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 PHA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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