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RF08 LGY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,799 mi
Last recorded127,799 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 LGY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 127,799 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 26 Sep 2024 126,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 126,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 122,421 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 122,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 120,177 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 118,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 115,552 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 109,210 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 109,210 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 101,781 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 95,102 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 87,566 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,865 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 72,672 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 60,426 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,529 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 51,131 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 51,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,557 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outside edges.

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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RF08 LGY 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 76.2%.

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 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 RF08 LGY, 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 RF08 LGY registered?

RF08 LGY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is RF08 LGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 LGY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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