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PH58 HOW

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,242 mi
Last recorded136,242 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH58 HOW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 136,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 131,056 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 131,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb incorraetly fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder inadequately mounted caliper clip to brake pad missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 123,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 116,357 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 115,815 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 82,150 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 68,966 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,599 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,941 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 34,395 miles

engine and lower body covers fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,881 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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PH58 HOW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PH58 HOW, 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 PH58 HOW registered?

PH58 HOW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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