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LJ58 LNK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,142 mi
Last recorded86,142 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 LNK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,142 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 86,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,922 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Aug 2016 72,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,316 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,817 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 41,266 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 31,589 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 LNK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LNK, 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 LNK registered?

LJ58 LNK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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