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LC58 XCB

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,514 mi
Last recorded127,514 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 XCB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 127,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 125,595 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 123,116 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 123,099 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 119,006 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2021 114,077 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 107,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 100,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,140 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 87,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 84,188 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,587 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TRED AT 2MM

Fail 16 Nov 2016 76,587 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TRED AT 2MM

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,877 miles

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2014 64,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 57,707 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 51,287 miles

Play to bushes in front most front suspension arms

Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,633 miles

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

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 XCB is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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