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LJ58 NLX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,435 mi
Last recorded134,435 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 NLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 134,435 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 134,435 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 126,260 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 114,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ( 2.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 100,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 94,792 miles

Nearside Front 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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

o/s/f shock absorber slight misting of oil

parking brake performance slightly low

Pass 8 Nov 2016 87,695 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres 3mm

undertray and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,021 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,704 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2014 57,045 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2014 57,039 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,482 miles

NSR tyre slight cracking in tread

NSR tyre slight cut in tread

OSR tyre slight cracking in tread

OSR upper suspension arm inner joint has very slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2012 31,060 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,971 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 NLX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

LJ58 NLX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ58 NLX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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