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GY58 NHO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,068 mi
Last recorded134,068 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 134,068 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

tyre presser lamp on

Fail 8 Oct 2022 134,068 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

tyre presser lamp on

Pass 1 Oct 2021 133,610 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 128,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 122,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 117,034 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 104,516 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 104,345 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak severe oil leak.... (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam.... (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,690 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 83,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,759 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,694 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 NHO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY58 NHO, 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 NHO registered?

GY58 NHO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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