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GY58 XRB

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,819 mi
Last recorded184,819 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 XRB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 184,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 169,232 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt missing.

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 169,232 miles

Central Rear Seatbelt missing.

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 148,168 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing

Nearside Front plastic cover missing from seat belt catch

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outside of tread

Fail 21 Oct 2020 148,168 miles

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear seat belt missing

Nearside Front plastic cover missing from seat belt catch

Nearside Rear Upper inner joint looks worn on top suspension arm

Nearside Rear jacking block missing

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on outside of tread

Rear brake hoses look twisted into brake callipers

Rear brake pad low warning light on

Pass 24 Apr 2019 117,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,478 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 95,184 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 77,587 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,548 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,154 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,501 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,219 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 XRB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY58 XRB registered?

GY58 XRB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is GY58 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 XRB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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