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LV58 MBU

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,690 mi
Last recorded148,690 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV58 MBU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 148,690 miles

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))

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

exhaust insecure

nearside front wing area damage

wear in nearside rear suspension link top bush

Fail 27 Aug 2021 148,525 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

exhaust insecure

nearside front wing area damage

wear in nearside rear suspension link top bush

Pass 3 Jul 2020 133,423 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 133,423 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 118,386 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 106,491 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 95,425 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 22 Dec 2015 79,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,466 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,763 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 28,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 24,573 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 20,377 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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LV58 MBU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LV58 MBU, 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 LV58 MBU registered?

LV58 MBU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is LV58 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV58 MBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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