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LR58 RKZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

86,345 mi
Last recorded86,345 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 RKZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 86,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 84,995 miles

Nearside rear brace support arm corroded/holed

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,598 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 82,462 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe brace corroding

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,158 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 79,891 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 79,891 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 75,897 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 72,728 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 72,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 67,359 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 60,420 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,416 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,124 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,151 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 RKZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

LR58 RKZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is LR58 RKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR58 RKZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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