CarVerify

Free Car Check

LJ58 HBY

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,178 mi
Last recorded95,178 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 95,178 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 95,174 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush. forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both fronts inner walls. 235-35-19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 93,136 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,352 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 88,576 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 85,375 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 84,094 miles

Both mirror glass very dark

Pass 15 Oct 2019 80,870 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 78,766 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 78,743 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 71,404 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 71,014 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,189 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 56,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions are to clean to register on the smoke meter

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 50,061 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emissions are to clean to register on the smoke meter

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,766 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 39,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 29,141 miles

rear no plate faded

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LJ58 HBY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HBY, 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

How do I check the history of LJ58 HBY?

You can check the full history of LJ58 HBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LJ58 HBY registered?

LJ58 HBY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 September 2008.

Is LJ58 HBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ58 HBY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ58 HBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LJ58 HBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.