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LJ58 PLV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,311 mi
Last recorded134,311 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 134,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 130,679 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 125,482 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 116,020 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 116,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,658 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flex hoses starting to perish/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber tint faded on both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front electric window not working

light rusting on both rear inner sills

Fail 9 Feb 2022 106,658 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake pad wear warning wire disconnected from pad and insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flex hoses starting to perish/split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured amber tint faded on both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front electric window not working

light rusting on both rear inner sills

Pass 25 Feb 2021 105,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue led fitted does not match white bulb on other side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 105,332 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue led fitted does not match white bulb on other side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 102,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 94,961 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 94,961 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jan 2018 85,393 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 85,393 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 71,221 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,321 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 66,318 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,121 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 64,089 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON - STRONGLY RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION AS MASTER CYL LEVEL CANNOT BE SEEN

SERVICE & INSPECTION LIGHTS ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 48,283 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON - STRONGLY RECOMMEND INVESTIGATION AS MASTER CYL LEVEL CANNOT BE SEEN

SERVICE & INSPECTION LIGHTS ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 37,014 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 29,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge down to 3mm.

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge down to 3mm.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 21,213 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 PLV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PLV, 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.

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What year was LJ58 PLV registered?

LJ58 PLV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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