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LG58 SFN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

85,079 mi
Last recorded85,079 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 SFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 85,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 84,334 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2024 84,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 84,303 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,235 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 61,799 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 60,776 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 59,062 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 57,405 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 55,578 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,997 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 44,061 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 39,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 30,532 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubing on outer edges

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 SFN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LG58 SFN, 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 LG58 SFN registered?

LG58 SFN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is LG58 SFN safe to buy?

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