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AU58 OYZ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,037 mi
Last recorded97,037 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 OYZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 97,037 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 91,901 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 26 Aug 2023 91,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 Sep 2022 83,987 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 83,984 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 80,803 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2020 74,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 70,187 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,575 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,468 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Blue tinge to LED bulbs (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded At rear hose jct (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 52,480 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,860 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 39,518 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has been kerbed

Fail 11 Sep 2013 36,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has been kerbed

Pass 10 Sep 2012 33,365 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,201 miles

unable to check brake pipes ETC due to underbody trims fitted

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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AU58 OYZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU58 OYZ, 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 AU58 OYZ registered?

AU58 OYZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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