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LS58 ZWT

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,627 mi
Last recorded126,627 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 ZWT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 126,627 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 8 Sep 2025 126,627 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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension bushes deteriorating

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 19 Jul 2024 123,781 miles

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

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

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

tyre light on

Fail 18 Jul 2024 123,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

tyre light on

Pass 22 Jun 2023 120,371 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 118,133 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 115,689 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jun 2020 113,660 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 113,660 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 111,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 111,955 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 107,518 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,722 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 91,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,501 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 75,907 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,055 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,154 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 56,947 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 ZWT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 ZWT, 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 LS58 ZWT registered?

LS58 ZWT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is LS58 ZWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS58 ZWT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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