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BF58 HTA

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,911 mi
Last recorded91,911 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 HTA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 91,911 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 91,906 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 90,479 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 86,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshener\base mounting ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

emergency style fuel cap fitting but still securing of positive means

Fail 5 Mar 2018 86,957 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshener\base mounting ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

emergency style fuel cap fitting but still securing of positive means

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,649 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,188 miles

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 18 Feb 2016 69,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,736 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 55,693 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 47,520 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 47,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 35,942 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

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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BF58 HTA is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BF58 HTA, 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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BF58 HTA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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