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LD58 BXA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,665 mi
Last recorded98,665 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 BXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 98,665 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 98,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 94,964 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front headlamp missing retaining screw

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,487 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 87,528 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 5 Jul 2023 87,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 7 Jul 2022 83,491 miles

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Fail 7 Jul 2022 83,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp slightly loose

Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,558 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 71,394 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,096 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 59,764 miles

Both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edge.

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,493 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 48,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,370 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,688 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2016 32,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,149 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,700 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 19,424 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,972 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,360 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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LD58 BXA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 LD58 BXA, 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 LD58 BXA registered?

LD58 BXA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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