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LR08 XAN

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,121 mi
Last recorded44,121 miles
Recorded on1 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jan 2026 44,121 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 43,536 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 35,662 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 30,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 30,194 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 29,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 29,021 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,431 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 23,549 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 20,120 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 17,006 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 16,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front TYRE WEARING FROM INNER AND OUTER EDGES

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 13,547 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 8,694 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 7,013 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 5,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 5,504 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 XAN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XAN, 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 XAN registered?

LR08 XAN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 May 2008.

Is LR08 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 XAN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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