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NL58 FFD

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

187,558 mi
Last recorded187,558 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 FFD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 187,558 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 185,883 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 183,960 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 182,421 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 180,254 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 176,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 176,932 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust major blow front joint (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust system insecure joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 155,824 miles

Nearside Front tyre won heavy on inner and outer edge's

Nearside Rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Offside Front tyre won heavy on inner and outer edge's

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2017 133,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,365 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,604 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2014 78,368 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,163 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,125 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 31,413 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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NL58 FFD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL58 FFD, 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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NL58 FFD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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