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MF58 VUC

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,243 mi
Last recorded63,243 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,243 miles

No smoke recorded at time of test.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 57,110 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 49,786 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 49,786 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 44,920 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 8 Aug 2013 36,864 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 127,903 miles

Both Front tyres Scrubbing On Outer Edge.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 127,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both Front tyres Scrubbing On Outer Edge.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 110,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2011 110,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 VUC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VUC, 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 MF58 VUC registered?

MF58 VUC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is MF58 VUC safe to buy?

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