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MA58 KWY

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,443 mi
Last recorded127,443 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA58 KWY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 127,443 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 117,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 109,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 107,940 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 103,271 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 100,863 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 96,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,646 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 / 50 / 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 82,931 miles

undertrays fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 7 Aug 2017 72,632 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 72,632 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 63,151 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,996 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,581 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean to test

Fail 5 Aug 2014 51,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,799 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,164 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 28,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 28,580 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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MA58 KWY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MA58 KWY, 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 MA58 KWY registered?

MA58 KWY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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