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LR08 MTJ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,012 mi
Last recorded138,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 MTJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 138,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 127,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 124,409 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 119,460 miles

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 119,400 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mount support rotten (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced flashing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,117 miles

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

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential oil seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 11,179 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,698 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 105,139 miles

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

brake warning light on!

Fail 20 Dec 2018 105,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake warning light on!

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,957 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2018 100,957 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 95,725 miles

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

unable to check under vehicle fully due to plastic covers

Fail 15 Feb 2017 95,701 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 205-50-17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs becoming lipped

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

unable to check under vehicle fully due to plastic covers

Pass 9 Feb 2016 90,638 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 78,217 miles

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

offside rear tyre has hole in but not exposing cords

Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 71,711 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,332 miles

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 MTJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

LR08 MTJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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