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LJ58 VAD

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,189 mi
Last recorded129,189 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 129,189 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 129,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215\40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 123,185 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 123,185 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 112,264 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2023 112,263 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 99,222 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2022 99,222 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,374 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 97,177 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses cracking/splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,679 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,315 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged appears to have hairline crack. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged appears to have hairline crack. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 87,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 87,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 72,876 miles

items removed from drivers view of the road

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively close to limits (3.7.B.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyres balding inner edgesw (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 59,075 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 59,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2014 45,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 45,417 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 38,382 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 28,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front discs lipped slightly

Front tyres wearing on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,444 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 19,444 miles

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

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

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 VAD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

LJ58 VAD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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