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LJ58 NFO

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,492 mi
Last recorded76,492 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,492 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 74,711 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,919 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 68,793 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 64,896 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,356 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 57,601 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 53,948 miles

Front brake discs lipped and brake pads worn low

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,631 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 43,921 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 35,129 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge!

Fail 3 Jan 2014 35,121 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge!

Pass 4 Jan 2013 25,212 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NFO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NFO, 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 NFO registered?

LJ58 NFO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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