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EY58 XWC

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,423 mi
Last recorded184,423 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY58 XWC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 184,423 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 170,788 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 155,463 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2020 141,162 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 134,236 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 129,013 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2018 129,011 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 126,218 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock absorbers slightly worn

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside front and rear tyre deteriorated

under tray/engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 121,713 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 116,544 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 112,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 109,240 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 107,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

note nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

note no print out was produced due to low emissions test

Pass 9 Oct 2012 90,658 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 68,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XWC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XWC, 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 EY58 XWC registered?

EY58 XWC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 October 2008.

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The MOT history for EY58 XWC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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