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LT08 VSP

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,284 mi
Last recorded94,284 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 VSP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 94,284 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON...

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE HOSES... (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,292 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 92,292 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 90,355 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Sun strip fitted to windscreen, not adversely affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 23 Oct 2023 90,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached incorrectly fitted (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached incorrectly fitted (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Sun strip fitted to windscreen, not adversely affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 19 Oct 2022 86,377 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Only affecting hazard warning operation (4.4.4 (a))

Front Tinted sun strip fitted to windscreen not adversely affecting drivers view of the road.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 74,500 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 74,500 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 57,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 47,204 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 37,716 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,604 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 31,604 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,252 miles

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,549 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,434 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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LT08 VSP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LT08 VSP, 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 LT08 VSP registered?

LT08 VSP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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