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MK58 VHB

2008 BMW 120

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,773 mi
Last recorded84,773 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK58 VHB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 84,773 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 79,512 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,427 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 65,316 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 51,051 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 49,545 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 44,297 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 40,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall, no cords visable

both front wipers smearing

Fail 6 Jan 2017 37,294 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cut in outer sidewall, no cords visable

both front wipers smearing

Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cut in sidewall, no cords visable

both front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Nov 2014 34,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cuts in offside rear tyre wall cords not exposed

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Dec 2012 29,712 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 29,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,409 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 29,409 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,464 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

tread starting to crack on front tyres

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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MK58 VHB is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc petrol 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 MK58 VHB, 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 MK58 VHB registered?

MK58 VHB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is MK58 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK58 VHB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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