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MV58 DGO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

158,745 mi
Last recorded158,745 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 DGO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 158,745 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 149,389 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 149,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 140,441 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 129,320 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 129,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 108,154 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 95,223 miles

engine covers obstructing some engine components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,679 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)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 66,777 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads are low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,284 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,511 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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MV58 DGO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MV58 DGO, 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 MV58 DGO registered?

MV58 DGO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is MV58 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV58 DGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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