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LT58 VVW

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,389 mi
Last recorded104,389 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT58 VVW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 104,389 miles

Front vehicle undertray damaged

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,681 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 96,680 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,597 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,313 miles

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

Front discs worn

Offside Front outer sill cover damaged and jacking block missing

Fail 12 Apr 2018 70,313 miles

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front outer sill cover damaged and jacking block missing

Pass 5 Apr 2017 56,528 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 46,524 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,261 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 33,905 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 23,916 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 17,678 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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LT58 VVW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LT58 VVW, 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 LT58 VVW registered?

LT58 VVW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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