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LS58 BXM

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,219 mi
Last recorded196,219 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 BXM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 196,219 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 192,523 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 190,181 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 181,701 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 177,174 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 177,073 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 169,068 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 158,417 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL...All tyres cracking and feathering (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Fail 9 May 2018 158,417 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL...All tyres cracking and feathering (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 154,213 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 154,213 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 145,528 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 145,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 131,062 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 115,836 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Aug 2011 69,731 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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LS58 BXM is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LS58 BXM, 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 LS58 BXM registered?

LS58 BXM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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