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FP58 HNK

2008 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,444 mi
Last recorded147,444 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 HNK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 147,444 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 138,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 127,419 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 121,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 118,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 118,216 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 117,050 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 117,050 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 116,137 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 106,980 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 106,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,568 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 86,566 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brakes on metal (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 79,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to produce a reading

Pass 20 Jun 2015 79,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to produce a reading

Pass 23 Jun 2014 68,531 miles

Emissions to clean to read

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 57,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,436 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,841 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 42,841 miles

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

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

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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FP58 HNK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FP58 HNK, 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 FP58 HNK registered?

FP58 HNK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is FP58 HNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 HNK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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