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MF58 YXG

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,822 mi
Last recorded164,822 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 YXG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 164,822 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 164,822 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 155,934 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 141,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 133,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rotational noise from engine

Pass 28 Jul 2017 117,437 miles

Front n/s/f + o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r brake disc corroded and worn lip (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 116,906 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

Front n/s/f + o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r brake disc corroded and worn lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,645 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,055 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 93,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating incorrectly (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotating incorrectly (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 90,166 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on outer edge

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,358 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,156 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 15 Mar 2012 61,003 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 YXG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

MF58 YXG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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