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ML58 HBH

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,169 mi
Last recorded112,169 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 HBH
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 112,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 111,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 111,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 107,183 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP 1 OUT OF 4 HEADLAMP BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 107,183 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP 1 OUT OF 4 HEADLAMP BRACKET BROKEN BUT STILL SECURE

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 103,468 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Aug 2021 95,146 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 95,146 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 90,581 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,769 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,486 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2018 80,481 miles

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

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,029 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,200 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 66,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Nov 2014 52,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 46,018 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,545 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,912 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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ML58 HBH is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 ML58 HBH, 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 ML58 HBH registered?

ML58 HBH is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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