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PK58 EWU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,019 mi
Last recorded109,019 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 EWU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 109,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 109,014 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Apr 2025 105,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 99,593 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 94,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 82,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on anti roll bar (1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tpms light on

Fail 8 Apr 2022 82,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively rubbing on anti roll bar (1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lamp unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

tpms light on

Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,036 miles

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 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 75,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/18 92y Jinyu Gallopro yu63 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,487 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2018 58,100 miles

emissions where too clean to register.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,892 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 51,032 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav left on nsfront seat

emissions to clean to register

top and bottom engine covers fitted

under body covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 43,562 miles

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat installed.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 33,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat ....n/s/r seat belt not checked

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2013 25,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 16,524 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage centre stop lamp lens.

damage wheel rims.

Fail 20 Oct 2011 13,179 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,179 miles

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

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)

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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PK58 EWU 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 75%.

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 PK58 EWU, 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 PK58 EWU registered?

PK58 EWU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 November 2008.

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