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PE58 ZFG

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,470 mi
Last recorded162,470 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 ZFG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 162,470 miles

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Fail 4 Nov 2024 162,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 6 Nov 2023 161,387 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 158,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 155,721 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 151,682 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 145,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 145,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 139,342 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 139,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 132,614 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 132,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 125,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,512 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 20 Oct 2014 101,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,477 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 83,477 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 May 2011 56,117 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 ZFG 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 70%.

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 ZFG, 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 PE58 ZFG registered?

PE58 ZFG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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