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LP08 WKX

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,786 mi
Last recorded136,786 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 136,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 136,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 130,186 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))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 125,717 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak, but not excessive side and back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 121,556 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

service light on dash

Pass 27 Jul 2022 119,555 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 117,314 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front lower engine trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2020 114,179 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 114,179 miles

Front Lower engine tray fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 109,820 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 105,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 99,987 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,170 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 95,170 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 89,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 81,709 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 73,423 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,001 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 56,304 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Fail 28 May 2012 56,304 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,556 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

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 WKX 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 77.3%.

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 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 WKX, 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 LP08 WKX registered?

LP08 WKX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 August 2008.

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The MOT history for LP08 WKX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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