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LG58 LNM

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,659 mi
Last recorded139,659 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 LNM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 139,659 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 139,551 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40-18.kumho. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 132,468 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,345 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 119,235 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 119,214 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated t.c.a. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 111,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated t.c.a. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate insecure.

Fail 28 Sep 2021 111,953 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated t.c.a. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate insecure.

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,005 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 106,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 100,870 miles

Both front tyres have deep cuts on inside wall and are worn on inner edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim on the minimum height and adjuster not functioning

Pass 5 Oct 2018 94,971 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 94,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 94,934 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 91,153 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 46,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,175 miles

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

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

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 3 Sep 2013 32,301 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre staring to perish

offside rear tyre cut inner side wall not showing cords and perished

offsirde front tyre badly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 32,301 miles

nearside front tyre staring to perish

offside rear tyre cut inner side wall not showing cords and perished

offsirde front tyre badly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2012 22,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,973 miles

front and raer wheels fitted to wrong axles

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 LNM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

LG58 LNM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is LG58 LNM safe to buy?

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