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LL58 KNJ

2008 BMW 120

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

138,420 mi
Last recorded138,420 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL58 KNJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 138,420 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 126,908 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 111,459 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 105,075 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,977 miles

Nearside 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 3 Sep 2019 95,019 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

T.P.M.S light on

both front flexible brake hose's perished

both number plates faded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 75,775 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs slightly worn/pitted

front inner pads worn

tyre pressure monitoring light ON

Pass 27 Aug 2016 63,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 51,372 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre cracking in treads

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2013 40,762 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,027 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,972 miles

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

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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LL58 KNJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LL58 KNJ, 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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LL58 KNJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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