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LM57 LGF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,053 mi
Last recorded129,053 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 LGF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 129,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 118,470 miles

Front tyre size differs to rear tyre size

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 118,468 miles

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

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

Front tyre size differs to rear tyre size

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 111,461 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp beam image poor

TPMS light on

Fail 7 Aug 2024 111,412 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly chafed Both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Jul 2023 97,566 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 97,566 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 91,685 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 87,281 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 87,281 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,781 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2020 80,781 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 61,730 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 235/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 57,509 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

to clean for smoke test

Fail 24 Jan 2014 53,154 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

to clean for smoke test

Pass 24 Jan 2013 45,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,701 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 32,701 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 25,466 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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LM57 LGF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LM57 LGF, 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 LM57 LGF registered?

LM57 LGF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is LM57 LGF safe to buy?

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