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OY58 TGU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,466 mi
Last recorded117,466 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 TGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 117,466 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 115,081 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 112,761 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 112,694 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 106,990 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 99,667 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,156 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,967 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 85,967 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,641 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 69,876 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 66,946 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 66,946 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,789 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 57,078 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 51,013 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,708 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,073 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,278 miles

offside front tyre bald on edges. nearside front bald on inner edge.

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 TGU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

OY58 TGU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is OY58 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY58 TGU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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