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OY58 PBF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,917 mi
Last recorded102,917 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 PBF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 102,917 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 92,838 miles

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 78,986 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 78,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 61,173 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 61,173 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 59,346 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 57,196 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 55,518 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 52,379 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,533 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 44,550 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 41,090 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,030 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,747 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 26,809 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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OY58 PBF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OY58 PBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY58 PBF registered?

OY58 PBF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 September 2008.

Is OY58 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY58 PBF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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