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SN58 LLD

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,228 mi
Last recorded166,228 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN58 LLD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 166,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, bald on edges,cut in tread, not too cords, outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm, bald on edges, outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear flexi hoses incorrectly fitted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 133,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 133,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 132,956 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 132,449 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 128,094 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 128,094 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 124,671 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 119,941 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 115,546 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 103,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 88,001 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)

trays and covers fitted to engine bay

Pass 25 Apr 2015 84,953 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,555 miles

nsr tyre worn badly inner edge

under shields fitted 90% of car

Pass 11 Jan 2013 59,961 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 47,209 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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SN58 LLD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN58 LLD, 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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SN58 LLD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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