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LN58 RXW

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,170 mi
Last recorded115,170 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 RXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 115,170 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 112,020 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 108,536 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 101,811 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 99,570 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4, front and rear both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 99,570 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4, front and rear both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,236 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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,162 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2019 94,140 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray

Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,751 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone 'a' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 74,117 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 74,117 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,675 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 66,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,475 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 55,700 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 50,779 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,047 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,333 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 RXW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black 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 LN58 RXW, 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 LN58 RXW?

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What year was LN58 RXW registered?

LN58 RXW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is LN58 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN58 RXW 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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