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OV58 AFA

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,091 mi
Last recorded152,091 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 AFA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 152,091 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 143,716 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 143,712 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding severely binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front emergency wheel fitted

Offside Front track rod end nut appears loose on control arm side

Pass 12 Mar 2018 134,599 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,716 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,100 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 109,630 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre inner outer shoulders wearing

o/s/f tyre inner outer shoulders wearing

Pass 19 Dec 2013 103,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 96,957 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,209 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

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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OV58 AFA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV58 AFA, 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 OV58 AFA registered?

OV58 AFA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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