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GU58 AXF

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,239 mi
Last recorded129,239 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 AXF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 129,239 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 122,714 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 122,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2154018 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 113,455 miles

headlamp/position lamp switch faulty. cannot turn the lights off. advise replacement

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Nov 2018 103,888 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 103,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,210 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front shock absorber reduced damping effect

nearside front tyre cuts outer

nearside rear tyre cut outer

offside front tyre wearing outer

Pass 19 Nov 2016 83,196 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,011 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,357 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and is cracking in tread

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

Offside front tyre cracking in tread

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and is cracking in tread

Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,759 miles

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

nearside front tyre cracked between treads

Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,235 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge and cracked between treads

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,069 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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GU58 AXF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU58 AXF, 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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GU58 AXF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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