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CA58 LBV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,015 mi
Last recorded121,015 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA58 LBV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 121,015 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 121,015 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 109,203 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 109,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 98,418 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 98,418 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,388 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 79,148 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,029 miles

Both front tyres have worn low on the outer edge

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,332 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,272 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 36,195 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.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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CA58 LBV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA58 LBV, 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 CA58 LBV registered?

CA58 LBV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is CA58 LBV safe to buy?

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