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LG58 DXJ

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,571 mi
Last recorded178,571 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 DXJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 178,571 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 165,783 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 165,782 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 156,835 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 156,834 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning both front side lights dim (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached engine tray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 148,967 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 148,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under tray adrift

Pass 17 Nov 2021 140,879 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear brake discs pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 136,976 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 136,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 133,122 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 126,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 111,002 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 110,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 93,373 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 93,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 78,875 miles

Offside o/s n/s front tyres worn on outer edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 67,537 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,160 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 10 Aug 2011 38,593 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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LG58 DXJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG58 DXJ, 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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What year was LG58 DXJ registered?

LG58 DXJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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