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LC58 NLN

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,474 mi
Last recorded92,474 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 NLN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 92,474 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,272 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 85,956 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 84,940 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 84,940 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 82,952 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 82,952 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 71 % (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI'S (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions WRONG ROTATION (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure BASE (6.2.A.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,518 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,269 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 59,259 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 46,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 39,488 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 NLN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NLN, 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 LC58 NLN registered?

LC58 NLN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is LC58 NLN safe to buy?

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