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EY58 HMH

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,617 mi
Last recorded171,617 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 HMH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 171,617 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Near Side Mirror cracked but does not affect driver view

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 161,184 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 155,462 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 150,426 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 142,956 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 132,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 132,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Sep 2013 119,332 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 104,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 104,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 74,041 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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EY58 HMH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EY58 HMH, 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 EY58 HMH registered?

EY58 HMH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is EY58 HMH safe to buy?

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