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AU58 XFZ

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,356 mi
Last recorded106,356 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 XFZ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 106,356 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all suspension bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rubber bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 102,954 miles

Both headlamp lenses discoloured

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 102,954 miles

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

Both headlamp lenses discoloured

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 101,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 99,150 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 99,150 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,208 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 92,875 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 91,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,542 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 86,929 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle have mask convertors fitted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges and side wall is damaged and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 86,929 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle have mask convertors fitted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges and side wall is damaged and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,246 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,681 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,516 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 72,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,015 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,810 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,240 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XFZ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU58 XFZ registered?

AU58 XFZ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 September 2008.

Is AU58 XFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 XFZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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