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LM58 FRC

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,407 mi
Last recorded184,407 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 FRC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 184,407 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 174,432 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 174,432 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 164,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 158,306 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 145,557 miles

Bonnet release requires attention

Front brakes require attention, they have an imbalance of 27%, and have only just met the minimum requirements.

Nearside Front Wheel has restricted movement and requires investigation

Pass 15 Feb 2021 134,927 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Parking brake has limited reserve travel and requires investigation

Pass 27 Feb 2020 125,610 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 125,600 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 116,652 miles

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

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,041 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 102,723 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 92,456 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 81,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,330 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 51,439 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 51,439 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 48,085 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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LM58 FRC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LM58 FRC, 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

How do I check the history of LM58 FRC?

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What year was LM58 FRC registered?

LM58 FRC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is LM58 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 FRC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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