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MF58 GFK

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,622 mi
Last recorded167,622 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 GFK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 167,622 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2024 167,622 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 160,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive and undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes slightly binding, both sides

passenger door handle mechanism sticking

Pass 21 Mar 2022 154,595 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 142,707 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 131,127 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 128,219 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 120,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated on inner wall

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner wall

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 112,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,279 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 102,922 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 95,188 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,188 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,672 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 60,557 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 60,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

rear tyres are worn on outer edges. Front tyres are worn on both edges.

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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MF58 GFK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF58 GFK, 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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MF58 GFK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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