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AE58 DFD

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,145 mi
Last recorded112,145 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DFD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 112,145 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,922 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 102,922 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,859 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 95,859 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,065 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 14 Nov 2017 90,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,427 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 87,425 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 81,050 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

front tyres on legal limit o/s worn on inner edge & some damage to outer sidewalls

Pass 17 Nov 2014 75,636 miles

front tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged

light corrosion on front brake discs

n/s front shock absorber damp

Fail 7 Nov 2014 75,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged

light corrosion on front brake discs

n/s front shock absorber damp

rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 9 Nov 2013 66,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,398 miles

Airbag warning light not working

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OSF seat belt fails to retract fully

Pass 10 Apr 2012 40,125 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,046 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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AE58 DFD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AE58 DFD, 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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AE58 DFD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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