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BF58 LFS

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,058 mi
Last recorded134,058 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 LFS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 134,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened multiple repairs painted in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 134,056 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened multiple repairs painted in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 134,022 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Joining onto calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Where the lower arm mounts to the subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Where the lower arm mounts to the subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S Inner sill & floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,458 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 127,456 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,723 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear subframe corroding

Fail 20 Nov 2020 119,723 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear subframe corroding

Pass 9 May 2019 106,351 miles

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

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))

Pass 15 May 2018 96,630 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 May 2017 85,177 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 72,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.13 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.53 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,286 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,919 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 39,198 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,256 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 19,395 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 19,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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BF58 LFS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF58 LFS, 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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BF58 LFS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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