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LS58 ZVM

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,282 mi
Last recorded159,282 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 ZVM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 159,282 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 147,664 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 137,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 126,304 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 117,031 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear tyres are cracking

Fail 3 Nov 2020 114,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres are cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2019 111,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SUGGEST TO REPLACE SOON WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres are cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2018 102,637 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 93,624 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 93,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and mishaped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and mishaped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,541 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 5 Nov 2015 75,249 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 75,249 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,382 miles

emission reading zero

Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emission reading zero

Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,948 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 4 Nov 2011 23,175 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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LS58 ZVM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LS58 ZVM, 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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LS58 ZVM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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