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BK58 BXU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,046 mi
Last recorded203,046 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 BXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 203,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 203,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 165,965 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 165,964 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,452 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 131,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 98,592 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 98,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,148 miles

Both rear tyres worn and cracked on edges

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,172 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management lamp illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 54,615 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,346 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 46,866 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,152 miles

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

Offside 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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BK58 BXU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK58 BXU, 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 BK58 BXU registered?

BK58 BXU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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