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MV58 XPB

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,673 mi
Last recorded124,673 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 124,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 117,879 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2025 117,877 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,448 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 101,605 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 101,605 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 96,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under-trays and Covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2020 92,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 89,989 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 86,340 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 83,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 30 Aug 2016 79,480 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 76,704 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,516 miles

drivers window inop

Fail 5 Dec 2014 68,516 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

drivers window inop

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,513 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 58,513 miles

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

rear brake pads low

tracking check

Pass 22 Nov 2012 51,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front 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 1 Dec 2011 43,064 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,044 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 XPB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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