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LS08 WTJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,810 mi
Last recorded121,810 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 WTJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 121,810 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 121,795 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 117,616 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 117,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 115,551 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2021 115,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 103,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 90,310 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 76,438 miles

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

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Fail 27 May 2017 76,437 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 4 Jun 2016 63,415 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,642 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 47,145 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 47,145 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,074 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,123 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,547 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,052 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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LS08 WTJ 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 77.8%.

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 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 LS08 WTJ, 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 LS08 WTJ registered?

LS08 WTJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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