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AC08 LDJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,092 mi
Last recorded152,092 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LDJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 152,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under body corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2025 152,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear under body corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 142,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear bumper is damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2023 122,563 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 113,851 miles

nearside front brake hose is slightly twisted close to wheel on full lock

nearside headlight beam image is weak

offside front tyre is worn on both edges / cracking

Fail 28 Mar 2022 113,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

nearside front brake hose is slightly twisted close to wheel on full lock

nearside headlight beam image is weak

offside front tyre is worn on both edges / cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2021 106,732 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 102,067 miles

signs of perishing to n/s/f tyre

slight play to n/s/r o/s/r suspension arm bushes

Fail 2 Apr 2020 102,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

signs of perishing to n/s/f tyre

slight play to n/s/r o/s/r suspension arm bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2019 95,158 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 95,152 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on the edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,899 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 67,276 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 67,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,814 miles

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

Plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,664 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 33,854 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 32,142 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,334 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 30,334 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AC08 LDJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AC08 LDJ, 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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AC08 LDJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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