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LN58 MYP

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,223 mi
Last recorded128,223 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 MYP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 128,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake has slight reserve travel.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 14 Nov 2022 114,242 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,721 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 106,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 99,467 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 99,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,648 miles

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

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

chip to screen

Pass 20 Apr 2019 89,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front nearside front fog light not working

steering tracking needs adjusting soon as possible

Pass 24 Mar 2018 80,455 miles

Nearside Rear slight leak n r shock absorber

Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,208 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 72,326 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine fault lamp on

item removed from drivers view before test

Fail 11 Mar 2016 72,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine fault lamp on

item removed from drivers view before test

Pass 29 Oct 2014 67,459 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 67,459 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 44,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,012 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2011 18,722 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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LN58 MYP is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LN58 MYP, 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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LN58 MYP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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