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LD58 VSZ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,333 mi
Last recorded37,333 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 VSZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 37,333 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 37,126 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 36,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 36,060 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 35,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,444 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 33,001 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover, under tray, under shields

Fail 23 Sep 2019 33,001 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipping (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip ZONE A (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover, under tray, under shields

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,620 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 30,620 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,819 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 24,797 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 21,910 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 21,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 18,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 15,530 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 11,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 8,798 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 VSZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 VSZ, 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

How do I check the history of LD58 VSZ?

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What year was LD58 VSZ registered?

LD58 VSZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is LD58 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD58 VSZ 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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