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LD58 SXH

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

165,933 mi
Last recorded165,933 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 165,933 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 165,933 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 161,511 miles

Front light lenses in poor condition

Offside Rear rubber brake hose cracking

front rubber brake hoses cracking

metal brake pipe to o/sr corroded

rear subframe corroded in places

Pass 28 Jun 2024 150,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 138,057 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 138,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 126,934 miles

Front rubber brake hoses cracking

Front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Front light aim has weak pattern

Rear shocks starting to leak

Rear sub frame rusted in places

rear rubber brake hose metal ferrules rusted

Pass 22 Jun 2021 119,036 miles

Nearside Rear rubber brake hose cracking

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

n/sf and o/sf rubber brake hoses cracking

Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,936 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 109,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,761 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 104,761 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,490 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 79,278 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit in center (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,942 miles

smoke test no reading

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,517 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 50,790 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 47,998 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 47,836 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 SXH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

LD58 SXH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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