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EX58 UYY

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,849 mi
Last recorded105,849 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 UYY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 105,849 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 105,824 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mounting Plate/Support Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 98,407 miles

Covers fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake lever high

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also support brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 93,741 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 89,565 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 89,499 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 84,140 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 82,477 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,457 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,537 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn low on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn low on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm in center of tread and too 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 61,480 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn low on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn low on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm in center of tread and too 0mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 54,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 46,018 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,945 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,553 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,877 miles

Both front tyre outer edges have low tread.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 20,905 miles

Both front tyre inner outer edges have low tread.

Offside Rear 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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EX58 UYY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX58 UYY, 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 EX58 UYY registered?

EX58 UYY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is EX58 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 UYY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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