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FL58 GHD

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,897 mi
Last recorded77,897 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 GHD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 77,897 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,270 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 66,253 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 65,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,782 miles

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

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))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 62,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 60,235 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 57,437 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.C.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 57,435 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake operation grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.C.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 54,434 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,336 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 46,920 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 46,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 18,739 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 16,765 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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FL58 GHD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FL58 GHD, 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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FL58 GHD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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