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KX58 OXV

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,002 mi
Last recorded162,002 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX58 OXV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 162,002 miles

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

rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2022 162,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear axle corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2021 152,400 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 152,400 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 152,398 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm and stability arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

No gas blast detected time of test

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm and stability arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 27 Dec 2019 142,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

No gas blast detected at time of test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

oil leak

Pass 27 Dec 2018 127,866 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 0mm outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Jan 2018 114,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Pass 24 Dec 2016 100,343 miles

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 23 Dec 2016 100,343 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts and rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

zero exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Pass 31 Dec 2014 75,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No exhaust emissions detected in free acceleration test

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has a worn outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 64,641 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,190 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Dec 2012 53,190 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Zero exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration test

Pass 6 Dec 2011 41,981 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 29,750 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KX58 OXV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red 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 KX58 OXV, 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 KX58 OXV registered?

KX58 OXV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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