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GV58 LBA

2009 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,565 mi
Last recorded173,565 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 LBA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 173,565 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 173,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 172,532 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Sep 2024 172,532 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2023 168,583 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 168,582 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 164,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 158,960 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 155,504 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 151,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 145,472 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 145,468 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 140,757 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 135,043 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 129,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,444 miles

nearside rear tyre screw in tread

Pass 28 Aug 2013 119,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 13 Aug 2012 114,134 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbing

Fail 17 Jan 2012 99,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr inner pad worn close to brake disc?

Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr inner pad worn close to brake disc?

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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GV58 LBA is a 2009 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 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 GV58 LBA, 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 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV58 LBA registered?

GV58 LBA is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 5 February 2009.

Is GV58 LBA safe to buy?

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