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FP58 OCS

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,828 mi
Last recorded106,828 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 OCS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 106,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 104,349 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 104,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 102,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 88,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 80,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 64,590 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 33,488 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 32,953 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 32,953 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 32,865 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 28,187 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 28,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed showing cord on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has worn very low on the inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 24,297 miles

Both rear tyres have worn on the outer edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,778 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 15,752 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 11,436 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

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 OCS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FP58 OCS, 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 FP58 OCS registered?

FP58 OCS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 December 2008.

Is FP58 OCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 OCS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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