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LP08 HNX

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

137,337 mi
Last recorded137,337 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 HNX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 137,337 miles

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

General underbody corrosion including to suspension components. Structural integrity appears unimpaired

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen chips

Fail 16 Dec 2025 137,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

General underbody corrosion including to suspension components. Structural integrity appears unimpaired

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen chips

Pass 16 Feb 2023 136,173 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 136,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2023 136,167 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Both side (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 136,161 miles

Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 134,497 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both side (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 134,497 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Both side (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 132,915 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 130,621 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 130,557 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 124,542 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 124,542 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 97,232 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 87,237 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 87,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,083 miles

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

Rear bench seat fully loaded/obstructed unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 13 Aug 2013 57,847 miles

N/S/F tyre side wall dammaged (not to cords)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,716 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 41,674 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

n/s number plate light output poor

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LP08 HNX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LP08 HNX, 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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LP08 HNX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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