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PE58 WXC

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,695 mi
Last recorded135,695 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 WXC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 135,695 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 135,695 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear 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 6 Jun 2025 126,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 126,970 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 110,964 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 110,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2023 107,433 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 103,418 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 103,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,714 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 94,852 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 94,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,955 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2018 86,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 74,858 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 52,202 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)

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

advise kds due to front tyres

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Pass 17 Jun 2013 39,780 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,499 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,568 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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PE58 WXC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE58 WXC, 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 PE58 WXC registered?

PE58 WXC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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