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LR58 BWC

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

54,040 mi
Last recorded54,040 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 BWC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 54,040 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 45,918 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 41,360 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 May 2023 35,943 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 35,943 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 32,172 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 32,136 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 27,003 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 22,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 18,129 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 13,933 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 12,882 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 12,871 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 11,113 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 9,727 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 8,576 miles

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

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

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2013 7,041 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 5,976 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 4,376 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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LR58 BWC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 LR58 BWC, 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

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What year was LR58 BWC registered?

LR58 BWC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is LR58 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 BWC 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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