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LM58 LNX

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,961 mi
Last recorded112,961 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 LNX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 112,961 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 3 Aug 2022 107,551 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 107,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 107,524 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm,inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes covered in plastic under trays,unable to carry out full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both,to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper arm,inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both,to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust system,front flexible joint deterioated

front and rear number plates damaged

o/s/r sub frame mounting plate,badly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 100,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake 17% (min16%

Fail 23 Jul 2021 100,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake 17% (min16%

Pass 22 Jun 2020 95,097 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 95,097 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 94,874 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,438 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 89,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 71,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,249 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 65,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 205/50/17 rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2015 55,460 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 55,460 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 May 2014 42,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 36,969 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 36,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 30,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on edges of tread.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre starting to perish and crack

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 23,183 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 23,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE WEAK

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LNX is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LM58 LNX, 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 LM58 LNX registered?

LM58 LNX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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