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AU58 ZYM

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,414 mi
Last recorded63,414 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 ZYM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 63,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 60,091 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Oct 2023 55,008 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,375 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,360 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 47,360 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,067 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 40,178 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Oct 2018 36,130 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 34,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 34,478 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,731 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,253 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 26,896 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,078 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 23,006 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,854 miles

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

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

front tyres worn bald on outer edges and wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2011 19,592 miles

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

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 ZYM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZYM, 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 ZYM registered?

AU58 ZYM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is AU58 ZYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU58 ZYM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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