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LH58 ABF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,626 mi
Last recorded139,626 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH58 ABF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2025 139,626 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 133,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 129,011 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 117,047 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Upper arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 111,782 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 106,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 105,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and 2.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge and 2.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear/rear lower arm outer bushes have movement in them (2.4.G.2)

Tyre Size 205/55 HR16 Conti RunFlat

Pass 10 Sep 2014 88,855 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,365 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,032 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 34,230 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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LH58 ABF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LH58 ABF, 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 LH58 ABF registered?

LH58 ABF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is LH58 ABF safe to buy?

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