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AK58 HUU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,694 mi
Last recorded88,694 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 HUU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 88,694 miles

Nearside Rear shock-absorber bump stop deteriorated

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

Fail 5 May 2026 88,694 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear shock-absorber bump stop deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge soon through to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 84,298 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2025 84,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2024 81,422 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 73,527 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 62,318 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 62,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 May 2021 53,993 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 47,107 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 39,666 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 33,981 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,081 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 27,734 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 27,734 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' old tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,076 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 25,608 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 25,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 23,474 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 23,343 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,326 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,911 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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AK58 HUU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AK58 HUU, 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 AK58 HUU registered?

AK58 HUU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AK58 HUU safe to buy?

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