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BF58 LHL

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,532 mi
Last recorded85,532 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 LHL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 85,532 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 81,120 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,069 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,008 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 66,008 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,151 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 58,210 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 49,316 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 49,316 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 44,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,301 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 33,232 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,524 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,037 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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BF58 LHL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 BF58 LHL, 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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What year was BF58 LHL registered?

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

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