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FV58 NCY

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,103 mi
Last recorded127,103 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 NCY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 127,103 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 123,546 miles

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

handbrake light on

Pass 4 Mar 2024 120,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 116,955 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 112,670 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 107,594 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 107,523 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,142 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking oil

Pass 30 Jan 2019 102,674 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 101,722 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 101,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

rear n o plate loose on fixings

Pass 26 Jan 2017 100,634 miles

n/s front auto headlamp adjuster broken

Pass 4 Jan 2016 98,564 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 98,564 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 85,314 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 58,024 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,319 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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FV58 NCY is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV58 NCY, 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 FV58 NCY registered?

FV58 NCY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is FV58 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV58 NCY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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