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GY58 PVW

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,993 mi
Last recorded146,993 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 146,993 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 140,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 134,034 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside mirror glass deterioating

Fail 18 Nov 2020 134,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside mirror glass deterioating

Pass 15 Nov 2019 129,325 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside mirror glass has some defuseing

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 129,325 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside mirror glass has some defuseing

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 123,282 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 123,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 117,637 miles

Brake light warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 117,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake light warning light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 106,402 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 92,134 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both - 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on - windscreen chipped - driver door mirror deteriorating

offside rear jacking point missing

slight wear to front brake discs - front exhaust mount clamp fractured

Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,652 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 63,267 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

offside rear jacking point missing

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 15 Nov 2013 63,205 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

offside rear jacking point missing

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,608 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 35,127 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 PVW 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 70.6%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

GY58 PVW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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