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FP58 WYO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

155,446 mi
Last recorded155,446 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 WYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 155,446 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 141,605 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre worn smooth and to limit on inner shoulder

rear reflectors/lens tinted to limit

Fail 3 May 2023 141,603 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush/bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake discs corroded

brake pad warning on dash

nearside rear tyre worn smooth and to limit on inner shoulder

rear reflectors/lens tinted to limit

wipers very dirty

Pass 12 Jan 2022 128,924 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (rear most arm) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light unit loose

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2022 128,920 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (front most arm) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (rear most arm) inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light unit loose

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2021 114,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 105,864 miles

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

both front tyres worn to limits

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2019 97,551 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall small cut

Pass 28 Mar 2018 88,336 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 76,481 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,884 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,435 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 63,430 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,779 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,168 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 39,232 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,367 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 22,337 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 22,337 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WYO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WYO, 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 WYO registered?

FP58 WYO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is FP58 WYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 WYO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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