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LJ58 EDC

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

144,790 mi
Last recorded144,790 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 EDC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 144,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 139,479 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 133,536 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 133,152 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 127,531 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 124,379 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 123,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING WITHIN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING WITHIN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 6 Nov 2019 122,493 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,072 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,054 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,304 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,516 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)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,735 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 95,143 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,837 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,864 miles

rear inner brake pads approx 75% worn

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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LJ58 EDC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LJ58 EDC, 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 LJ58 EDC registered?

LJ58 EDC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ58 EDC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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