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LC58 KWS

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,843 mi
Last recorded47,843 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 KWS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,843 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen Washer Jets Poor Operation

Fail 13 Oct 2025 47,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of Tread Worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen Washer Jets Poor Operation

Pass 14 Oct 2024 45,677 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,329 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Sep 2023 42,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 40,452 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,723 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 37,260 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 35,703 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 35,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 33,570 miles

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chips in front windscreen

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 1 Nov 2017 31,706 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 29,236 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 29,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2015 26,343 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2014 22,758 miles

drivers headlamp aim slightly low

Fail 29 Oct 2013 20,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 20,113 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 17,178 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 14,265 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 KWS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LC58 KWS, 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 LC58 KWS registered?

LC58 KWS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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