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FY58 EFG

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,403 mi
Last recorded82,403 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 EFG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 82,403 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 77,918 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 77,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 73,700 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 70,205 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 66,794 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,983 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,995 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,789 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,498 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 47,239 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,301 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 40,301 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 34,907 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 29,994 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 29,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,317 miles

srs warning light stays on

Pass 22 Aug 2012 25,429 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 20,218 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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FY58 EFG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY58 EFG, 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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FY58 EFG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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