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LT08 LPF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,177 mi
Last recorded130,177 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 LPF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 130,177 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 122,429 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 113,924 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 113,797 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 103,442 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,975 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 85,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 77,161 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 77,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,732 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 75,732 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 73,183 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 73,183 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,428 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 64,256 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 58,263 miles

front tyres worn on edges.

n/s rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2015 47,479 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 39,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2013 33,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 27,203 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,116 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LT08 LPF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LT08 LPF, 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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LT08 LPF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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