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LC58 KVB

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,906 mi
Last recorded131,906 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 KVB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 131,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 127,082 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 122,341 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 115,491 miles

n/s front tyres scrubbed on the side wall

Fail 3 Mar 2023 115,465 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible to dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

n/s front tyres scrubbed on the side wall

Pass 9 Feb 2022 98,652 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2022 98,651 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear inner sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2021 91,699 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,412 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 73,395 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,060 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,440 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 21 May 2015 42,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,081 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 35,764 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 28,021 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 22,574 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,027 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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LC58 KVB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LC58 KVB, 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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LC58 KVB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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