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NL58 FFO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,359 mi
Last recorded165,359 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 165,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Slight damage

Oil leak

Parking brake travel near minimum reserve limits.

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 165,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Slight damage

Oil leak

Parking brake travel near minimum reserve limits.

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 155,133 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 138,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 125,253 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 100,204 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 99,736 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn low

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 10 May 2017 90,217 miles

Under trays fitted, Obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 89,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres starting to perish with surface cracks

Fail 29 Jul 2016 89,641 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres starting to perish with surface cracks

Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2014 85,505 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 83,281 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 73,343 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 73,343 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 61,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 57,547 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 FFO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL58 FFO, 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 NL58 FFO registered?

NL58 FFO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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