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GU58 MUC

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,350 mi
Last recorded166,350 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 166,350 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 154,219 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under boy generally (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 154,207 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under boy generally (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 146,643 miles

All brake pipes and hoses perish and corroded

All underbody and components corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2023 138,502 miles

All underbody covers fitted

Brake hose slightly damaged All (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe leaking and slightly damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2023 138,502 miles

All underbody covers fitted

Brake hose slightly damaged All (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe leaking and slightly damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 131,338 miles

All under body fitted with cover.

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 124,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn from the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 118,875 miles

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

all Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides

Pass 29 Jan 2019 107,802 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 107,802 miles

Emissions not tested broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 98,508 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 92,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 92,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,944 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,883 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,744 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 58,535 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 58,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,017 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 27,890 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 MUC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MUC, 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 MUC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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