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LD58 VFG

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,844 mi
Last recorded156,844 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 156,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 149,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall shoulders both damaged or run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 146,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 146,795 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and tread low : 2mm

Nearside rear tyre tread getting low : 3mm

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge and tread getting low : 2.5mm

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 145,576 miles

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside and offside wiper blades split at ends

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and tread getting low : 3mm

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge, heavily worn/smooth inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Fail 6 Nov 2019 145,570 miles

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

Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside wiper blades split at ends

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and tread getting low : 3mm

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge, heavily worn/smooth inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm

Pass 1 Nov 2018 143,035 miles

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

O/S AND N/S REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO 3MM

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 137,807 miles

Bonnet catch very stiff

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 132,386 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 125,060 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 125,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,329 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 107,291 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)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 107,290 miles

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

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

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 Oct 2011 96,773 miles

No measurable emissions.

Fail 21 Oct 2011 96,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake warning light on on dashboard

No measurable emissions.

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 VFG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VFG, 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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LD58 VFG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 October 2008.

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