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LD58 WDL

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,177 mi
Last recorded133,177 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD58 WDL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 133,177 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 133,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 115,960 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view O/S and N/S lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 107,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 107,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 101,287 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 97,930 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 97,930 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 89,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner arm outer bush. Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 89,633 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner arm outer bush. Advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 83,869 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 77,773 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear nearly on wear bars

Pass 6 Feb 2018 68,457 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread is on 2.00 mm (run flat)

Offside Front tyre has screw in tread (run flat)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,740 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 48,094 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 40,758 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 36,532 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 36,420 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 31,472 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,703 miles

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

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 WDL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WDL, 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 WDL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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