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LM58 RYW

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,105 mi
Last recorded184,105 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 RYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 184,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 180,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe Corroded But Not Excessively

Pass 30 Aug 2024 176,832 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 172,403 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 172,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 167,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS and OS. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 160,497 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 155,067 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Sep 2020 155,067 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Sep 2019 150,502 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 145,999 miles

Bonnet a little difficult to open

Pass 29 Sep 2017 140,120 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 135,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 131,574 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 125,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 116,283 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 98,901 miles

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

emissions yoo clean to register

rear number plate damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,358 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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LM58 RYW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM58 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

LM58 RYW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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