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LR08 HLV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,038 mi
Last recorded118,038 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 HLV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 118,038 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front dip beam unit has slightly reduced output

Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,354 miles

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

Offside front jacking point rubber block missing

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both sides flashing intermittently (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 107,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside front jacking point rubber block missing

Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute Both sides flashing intermittently (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 100,210 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 100,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,282 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,198 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 86,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,878 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 79,878 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 71,086 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,287 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,088 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 58,907 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 58,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,668 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 37,159 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,588 miles

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 32,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 24,870 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Front wipers starting to smear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LR08 HLV 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 72.7%.

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 LR08 HLV, 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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What year was LR08 HLV registered?

LR08 HLV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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