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NU58 URN

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,101 mi
Last recorded183,101 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU58 URN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 183,101 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 174,101 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted to the car . covers on sills inner and outer sills can not be viwed. rear axle suface rusted

Pass 16 Nov 2022 170,580 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 159,962 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 150,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 140,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 132,205 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 132,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 129,106 miles

front disks pitted and scored

Pass 12 Aug 2017 125,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 120,007 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 120,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 106,424 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 94,722 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres scrubbing on outer edges also cracking between tread

slight damage to road wheels

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,991 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 53,990 miles

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

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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NU58 URN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NU58 URN, 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 NU58 URN registered?

NU58 URN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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