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MV58 ENM

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,471 mi
Last recorded144,471 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 ENM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 144,471 miles

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 144,471 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 138,070 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 6 May 2021 138,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working refill bottle (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2020 136,543 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 136,514 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 136,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault due to movement off drivers seat (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 125,651 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,469 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 125,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 112,971 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 112,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,901 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 11 Apr 2015 91,357 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2012 63,678 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,409 miles

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

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)

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 ENM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MV58 ENM, 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 ENM registered?

MV58 ENM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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