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LN58 XOP

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,687 mi
Last recorded146,687 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN58 XOP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 146,687 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2025 146,667 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2024 143,116 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 134,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2023 134,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 6 Oct 2022 131,175 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexy pipes to brake calapers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 131,175 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn top radius arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexy pipes to brake calapers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 128,706 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor panels corroded

under covers fitted and trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 27 Oct 2020 128,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor panels corroded

under covers fitted and trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Sep 2019 120,850 miles

Offside Front Fluid contamination round brake caliper- no leak found

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s inner sills, floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 120,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Nail in tyre Front/ rear ()

Offside Front Fluid contamination round brake caliper- no leak found

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s , o/s inner sills, floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,462 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 113,317 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 105,021 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s , o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 100,149 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 49,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,450 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 84,923 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,930 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,459 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,855 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 XOP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOP, 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 XOP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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