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MX58 WZL

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,603 mi
Last recorded108,603 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX58 WZL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 108,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 106,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 104,903 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 98,987 miles

tpms warning lamp on

Fail 9 May 2023 98,954 miles

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

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

tpms warning lamp on

Pass 6 May 2022 91,728 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 91,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 86,359 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge (advise replacement)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 11 May 2021 86,359 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn badly on inner edge (advise replacement)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,935 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 77,742 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 77,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and ADVANCED uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and ADVANCED uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,659 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,911 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 45,341 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 45,341 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 32,465 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)

o/s and n/s rear tyres are worn on inner edges and have signs of cracking in tread pattern

Pass 27 Oct 2012 20,841 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,000 miles

front tyres perishing

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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MX58 WZL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MX58 WZL, 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 MX58 WZL registered?

MX58 WZL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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