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AY58 HLA

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,026 mi
Last recorded80,026 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY58 HLA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 80,026 miles

Advise bonnet stiff to open

Advise front flexible b/pipes cracking

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 80,026 miles

Advise bonnet stiff to open

Advise front flexible b/pipes cracking

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 75,847 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 73,167 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 67,043 miles

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Rear rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 18 Jun 2021 67,040 miles

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

Offside mirror glass deteriorated

Rear rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 26 Jun 2020 62,913 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 62,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 58,761 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 54,032 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 49,283 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,517 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,974 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,761 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 27,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 20,979 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 20,979 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2012 15,381 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 11,230 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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AY58 HLA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AY58 HLA, 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 AY58 HLA registered?

AY58 HLA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AY58 HLA safe to buy?

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