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LJ58 PHV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,740 mi
Last recorded107,740 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 PHV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 107,740 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 107,703 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under covering in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under covering in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front condensation in headlamp not affecting beam pattern

Fail 5 Dec 2023 102,331 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer mounting broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under covering in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under covering in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front condensation in headlamp not affecting beam pattern

Pass 6 Dec 2022 97,661 miles

Nearside Front jacking mount missing

Offside Front jacking mount missing

Fail 5 Dec 2022 97,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking mount missing

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

Offside Front jacking mount missing

Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,255 miles

both front jacking mounts missing

Fail 29 Nov 2021 94,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front jacking mounts missing

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,403 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

both front jacking mounts missing

Pass 5 Dec 2019 85,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 75,450 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point missing.

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

Offside Front Jacking point missing.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 65,056 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,797 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 43,016 miles

emissions too clean to test

Fail 3 Dec 2015 43,016 miles

emissions too clean to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 32,216 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 23,925 miles

front and rear tyres edges worn

front tyres starting to perish and split

Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,602 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 8,453 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 PHV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 PHV, 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 PHV registered?

LJ58 PHV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 December 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ58 PHV 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.

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