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GY58 MHK

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,761 mi
Last recorded193,761 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 MHK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 193,761 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 178,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 173,841 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 169,410 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 163,562 miles

Front Both front brakes binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Fail 24 Sep 2021 163,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Both front brakes binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 161,786 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 155,905 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 150,346 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 150,345 miles

Offside Front Suspension component fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 141,648 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 131,715 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 121,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 110,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 98,816 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,601 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,123 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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GY58 MHK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 GY58 MHK, 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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What year was GY58 MHK registered?

GY58 MHK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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