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BF58 LNW

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,083 mi
Last recorded114,083 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 LNW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 114,083 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 113,283 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 110,712 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 110,712 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 108,790 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 108,781 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,666 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 106,493 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 104,175 miles

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 100,479 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on outer edges

windscreen cracked behind mirror

Pass 20 Apr 2016 98,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner outer eages (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear handbrake effort only just passed 16%

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,643 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 88,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,109 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 69,105 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 LNW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red 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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

BF58 LNW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is BF58 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF58 LNW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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