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AV58 GKC

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,111 mi
Last recorded141,111 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 GKC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 141,111 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 136,368 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 136,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high bonnet not opening (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high bonnet not opening (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre on limit

both rear tyres inner edge wear

brake warning light on

Pass 6 May 2022 119,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 110,139 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 80,346 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2019 80,342 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 75,542 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 May 2018 75,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

brake pad warning lamp on

tpms lamp on

Pass 12 May 2017 70,169 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 71,256 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,367 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 62,102 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,486 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,912 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 54,912 miles

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

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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AV58 GKC is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV58 GKC, 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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AV58 GKC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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