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LJ58 PKY

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,870 mi
Last recorded181,870 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 PKY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 181,870 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2025 177,526 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 171,531 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 165,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 152,799 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 142,414 miles

front tyres wearing slightly outer edges

Pass 8 Jul 2020 128,427 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,782 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pickup ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pickup ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 110,314 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 100,621 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,180 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 93,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 82,873 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 73,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions too clean to test

Fail 20 Sep 2014 73,327 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emissions too clean to test

Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,324 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 57,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust smoke test too clean to register on tester

Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,422 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 PKY is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PKY, 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 PKY registered?

LJ58 PKY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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