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LR58 LUL

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,443 mi
Last recorded141,443 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 LUL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 141,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2026 141,443 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 131,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 131,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 121,204 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 121,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 113,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 108,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 105,670 miles

All four tyres aged worn and cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,445 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer CV boot leaking grease.

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 96,498 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,340 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulders devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,036 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2015 66,036 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 65,962 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 56,279 miles

Front tyres slight worn inner & outer

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,156 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 36,124 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,960 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 LUL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LUL, 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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LR58 LUL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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