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LD58 VZN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,732 mi
Last recorded135,732 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 135,732 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 135,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 131,568 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 128,342 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 124,979 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 124,956 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 122,198 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,079 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'b'. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake lever long travel

Pass 15 Oct 2019 104,272 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 104,272 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 91,464 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 91,464 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 78,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 63,825 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,202 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 39,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,691 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 25,549 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,422 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 VZN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

LD58 VZN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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