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LR08 HYL

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,727 mi
Last recorded77,727 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 HYL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 77,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 75,044 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp has condensation

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

Wet Test

Pass 4 Nov 2022 67,033 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 64,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 61,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 56,974 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both front brake hoses perished

Fail 11 Oct 2019 56,974 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both front brake hoses perished

Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,758 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 48,752 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2016 41,751 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 36,452 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 30,776 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,565 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 18,233 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 12,470 miles

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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LR08 HYL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LR08 HYL, 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 LR08 HYL registered?

LR08 HYL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is LR08 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 HYL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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