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LD58 SFZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,481 mi
Last recorded119,481 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 SFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 119,481 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 113,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 110,198 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 105,893 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 102,552 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 102,552 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 98,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,694 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 94,692 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 91,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,371 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 83,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front inner brake pads appear very close to limits

heavy wear on both front tyre edges

slight play in o/s/r suspension arm bush

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,391 miles

rear brakes getting low

screen chipped

Fail 24 Jul 2013 63,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pads getting low

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,571 miles

rear tyres starting to wear low

sill covers and under trays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,439 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,264 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 SFZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 LD58 SFZ, 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 LD58 SFZ registered?

LD58 SFZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LD58 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 SFZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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