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LH58 AFU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,047 mi
Last recorded113,047 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH58 AFU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 113,047 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber prop shaft coupling is splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front brake hoses starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner front brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 107,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine drive belt cracking

Fail 19 May 2025 107,185 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine drive belt cracking

Pass 4 Jun 2024 101,559 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 98,720 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 97,300 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 86,385 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 May 2022 86,385 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 68,421 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

handbrake =15% MINIMUMIS 16% NS=103 OS=142

Fail 6 May 2021 68,407 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has flat spot inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake =15% MINIMUMIS 16% NS=103 OS=142

Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,693 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 57,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2018 46,254 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,410 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,957 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,163 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 22,380 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 22,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,130 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 AFU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 LH58 AFU, 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 LH58 AFU registered?

LH58 AFU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is LH58 AFU safe to buy?

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