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FP58 LDE

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,897 mi
Last recorded181,897 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 LDE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 181,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 173,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 170,674 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 158,042 miles

undertray broken

Pass 26 Oct 2018 150,152 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 147,128 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leaks

zero emissions

Fail 21 Oct 2017 147,128 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leaks

zero emissions

Pass 1 Nov 2016 139,970 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 134,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake is juddering

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

Offside Rear brake id juddring

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 134,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake is juddering

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

Offside Rear brake id juddring

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 128,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 124,026 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 98,934 miles

1x bolt missing from pollen filter and one not fitted properly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r bumper damaged

small dent in n/s/f wing

Fail 4 Dec 2012 98,934 miles

1x bolt missing from pollen filter and one not fitted properly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r bumper damaged

small dent in n/s/f wing

Pass 10 Dec 2011 66,279 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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FP58 LDE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP58 LDE, 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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FP58 LDE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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