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LR58 WPZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,971 mi
Last recorded162,971 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 162,971 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 162,971 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 156,546 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 147,388 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Sep 2015 147,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Oct 2014 136,890 miles

Offside rear top inner suspention bush slight play

Pass 1 Oct 2013 125,574 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 116,054 miles

Diesel smoke enissions too low to trigger meter.

Front & rear brake discs slightly lipped.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 98,885 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 98,885 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 WPZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR58 WPZ, 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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What year was LR58 WPZ registered?

LR58 WPZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is LR58 WPZ safe to buy?

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