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GY58 XWJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,173 mi
Last recorded85,173 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 XWJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 85,173 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 76,026 miles

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

tyre size no 205/50r17

Pass 29 Jul 2019 70,215 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 65,584 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 61,290 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 61,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.199 (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 57,440 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,588 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 52,588 miles

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

GOODYEAR EAGLE NCT 5 RFT 225/45/R17(91W)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 35,754 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked inbetween treads and wearing low from outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 27,430 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres have cracks inbetween treads but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 29 Nov 2011 20,781 miles

Nearside front tyre splitting around circumferance of tread

Fail 28 Nov 2011 20,781 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front tyre splitting around circumferance of tread

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 XWJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for GY58 XWJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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