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FG58 MWF

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,601 mi
Last recorded118,601 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 MWF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 118,601 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,496 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,469 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 93,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 79,826 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,966 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit quarter (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,558 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,501 miles

both front tyres worn heavy on outer edges

Fail 16 Oct 2012 32,501 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn heavy on outer edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,613 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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FG58 MWF 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 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 FG58 MWF, 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 FG58 MWF registered?

FG58 MWF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 November 2008.

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