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GY58 PLX

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,575 mi
Last recorded150,575 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 150,575 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 134,054 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 118,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 118,420 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,999 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 107,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 100,279 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 81,219 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 77,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,723 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,946 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 45,425 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,100 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,179 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,591 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON THE OUTER EDGE OF TREAD .BELOW LEGEL LIMIT

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 PLX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GY58 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

GY58 PLX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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The MOT history for GY58 PLX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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