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CE58 VTL

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,022 mi
Last recorded121,022 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VTL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 121,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 112,663 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 112,618 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 103,074 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

dpf message on dash

reverse light inoperative

Fail 15 Oct 2019 103,074 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

dpf message on dash

reverse light inoperative

Fail 21 Sep 2019 103,038 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower arm bolts LOOSE, has BEEN marked in yellow (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 May 2018 99,463 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 99,463 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie bar inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,110 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 82,761 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 82,761 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 72,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 64,102 miles

front brake pads look low and discs worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn bold on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

rear brake pads look low

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 7 Dec 2013 64,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads look low and discs worn

n/s/f tyre 3mm and worn bold on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

rear brake pads look low

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,428 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,054 miles

unable to read emissions due to derv/part/filter/fitted

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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CE58 VTL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE58 VTL, 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 CE58 VTL registered?

CE58 VTL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is CE58 VTL safe to buy?

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