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MV58 VCA

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 VCA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 78,491 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 78,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 76,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,618 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer worn on edge , tyre started to crack (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,178 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working and lens missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 68,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working and lens missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 65,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working and lens broken (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 65,083 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working and lens broken (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 63,025 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose cracking slightly

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

Offside Front flexi brake hose cracking slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2018 63,025 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front flexi brake hose cracking slightly

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

Offside Front flexi brake hose cracking slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the inside edge plus has splits in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 57,270 miles

washers not working properly but still cleaning screen

Fail 11 Jun 2016 57,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

washers not working properly but still cleaning screen

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre starting to crack(205-50-17)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Fail 2 Jun 2015 49,718 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre starting to crack(205-50-17)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,133 miles

High Level Brake Light Disconected

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 41,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

High Level Brake Light Disconected

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,084 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,276 miles

High level stop light inop.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 26,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

High level stop light inop.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 23,461 miles

osf tyre worn bad inner and outer edges strongly advise new tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2011 23,387 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osf tyre worn bad inner and outer edges strongly advise new tyre

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 VCA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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