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LJ58 EDU

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,345 mi
Last recorded97,345 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 EDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 97,345 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 92,228 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 85,633 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,668 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 73,506 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 65,123 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired spring missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 58,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 54,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,277 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 44,123 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,020 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,976 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 30,308 miles

front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 20 Aug 2011 26,698 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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LJ58 EDU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LJ58 EDU, 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 LJ58 EDU registered?

LJ58 EDU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is LJ58 EDU safe to buy?

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