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MV58 VBU

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,691 mi
Last recorded136,691 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 VBU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 136,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

WET TEST

Pass 10 Sep 2021 122,329 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 121,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 121,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 121,524 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor cable routed incorrectly rubbing on link rod and anti roll bar

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 120,513 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 120,513 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,113 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake hoses perished

nearside front tyre worn

rear shockers damp

scratches in windscreen

under tray fitted oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2017 110,608 miles

front brake discs and and hoses perished

offside rear tyre worn badly inner edge

play in nearside rear suspension arm bush

rear prop uj splitting

Pass 23 Feb 2016 100,550 miles

discs and pads well worn advise replacement

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Feb 2016 100,550 miles

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

discs and pads well worn advise replacement

nearside rear tyre on limit

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,065 miles

front and rear discs and pads well worn

front brake hoses perished

noise from nearside front brake

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register a printout

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,500 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 61,499 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,675 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 48,574 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 48,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 VBU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red 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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

MV58 VBU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is MV58 VBU safe to buy?

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