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EY58 WBF

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,919 mi
Last recorded157,919 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 WBF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 157,919 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 157,914 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 147,188 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 147,188 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 135,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 122,946 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 121,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2014 104,217 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,481 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,273 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 72,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WBF is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EY58 WBF, 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 WBF registered?

EY58 WBF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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