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MF58 NZH

2008 BMW 120

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

131,382 mi
Last recorded131,382 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 NZH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 131,382 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 131,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 120,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 120,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 113,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 108,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,945 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 106,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 104,640 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 104,640 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 99,697 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 99,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,134 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses have slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket cracked (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2017 93,134 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses have slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket cracked (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has age cracks on the inner edge (205/50 17) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge (205/50 17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has age cracks on the inner edge (205/50 17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges (205/50 17) (4.1.E.1)

** Bonnet will not latch securely **

Pass 12 Oct 2015 76,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** on limit ** on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Warning light is on - Brake fluid level/ brake pad wear

Fail 12 Oct 2015 76,772 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** on limit ** on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Warning light is on - Brake fluid level/ brake pad wear

Bonnet will not latch securely

Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,812 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

brake assist warning light on dash

Fail 25 Oct 2014 69,612 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 61,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front washers weak flow.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,812 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)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 50,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 42,454 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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MF58 NZH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MF58 NZH, 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 MF58 NZH registered?

MF58 NZH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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