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OY58 XDL

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,507 mi
Last recorded184,507 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 XDL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 184,507 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear hoses to brake calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 172,771 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 167,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 159,729 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer

handbrake only made minimum effort

Pass 3 Sep 2021 201,921 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 146,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 140,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 135,823 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 130,528 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 118,693 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,768 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 78,341 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 78,341 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 65,551 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 63,248 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,456 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 57,456 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,961 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 54,961 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)

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 XDL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XDL, 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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OY58 XDL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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