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OU08 LWY

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,189 mi
Last recorded112,189 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 LWY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 112,189 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 97,356 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,786 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 X ORANGE BULBS REQ (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,263 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 88,229 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 88,229 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 84,671 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,855 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 81,855 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 79,476 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,290 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,175 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 61,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,763 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,242 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 34,551 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,308 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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OU08 LWY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OU08 LWY, 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 OU08 LWY registered?

OU08 LWY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is OU08 LWY safe to buy?

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