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MV58 XOT

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,811 mi
Last recorded93,811 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 93,811 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 93,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 93,803 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 92,330 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 92,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 90,853 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 90,853 miles

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 81,467 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested due to not enough revs to trigger emissions detection.

Pass 22 Dec 2017 72,374 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,350 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 64,344 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 61,006 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 58,502 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,859 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 51,336 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 47,839 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 XOT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV58 XOT registered?

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

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