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LD58 SXJ

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,453 mi
Last recorded152,453 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 SXJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 152,453 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 143,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 153,531 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 144,867 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer Bush On Hub Carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 139,091 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 139,069 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 121,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 115,934 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top mount

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 115,859 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre pressure monitor on

Fail 1 Aug 2019 115,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitor on

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,346 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 98,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,202 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,807 miles

cracks around n/s/f tyre tread groove

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2016 75,805 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

cracks around n/s/f tyre tread groove

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,997 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 61,669 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 55,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to record

Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,270 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,212 miles

Nearside front inner brake pad approx 80% worn

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 SXJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

LD58 SXJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is LD58 SXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 SXJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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