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LJ58 MWN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,073 mi
Last recorded174,073 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 174,073 miles

age related surface rust

Pass 21 Jul 2023 167,397 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer outer rim of road wheel damaged

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

age related surface rust underneath

Fail 20 Jul 2023 167,391 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre damaged but no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer outer rim of road wheel damaged

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 20 Jul 2022 156,016 miles

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

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 7 Jul 2021 140,558 miles

Run flat tyres fitted on front, standard tyres fitted on rear.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 135,109 miles

Run flat tyres fitted on front axle, standard tyres fitted on rear axle

Fail 29 Jul 2020 135,106 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp loose and whole system moving (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad sensor and ABS sensor wiring hanging by driveshaft and touching spring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable ABS ring swollen and rubbing ABS sensor (6.1.7 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated deteriorated and splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable ABS ring swollen and rubbing ABS sensor (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Run flat tyres fitted on front axle, standard tyres fitted on rear axle

TPMS light on

Pass 20 Aug 2019 130,169 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,273 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 108,192 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 90,548 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,280 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 71,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,816 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,334 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 24,259 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 MWN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN registered?

LJ58 MWN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 November 2008.

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