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SP58 LSK

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,856 mi
Last recorded108,856 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 LSK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 108,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear panel / bumper damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around suspension arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 108,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury rear lamp unit broken sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear panel / bumper damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened around suspension arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 105,995 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Fail 16 Jan 2023 105,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body surface rust

Pass 16 Feb 2022 101,732 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 101,732 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 90,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 89,441 miles

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

o/s handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,943 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 86,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,352 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 70,352 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 62,820 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,076 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 41,875 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 34,368 miles

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

rear discs scored

Fail 29 Aug 2011 34,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear discs scored

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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SP58 LSK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP58 LSK, 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 SP58 LSK registered?

SP58 LSK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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