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PN58 WSY

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,937 mi
Last recorded73,937 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 WSY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 73,937 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres Worn on Inner and Outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross Subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres slight wearing on Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 72,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 69,187 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 65,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 64,715 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 58,611 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 52,261 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 48,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 44,316 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 38,672 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 33,110 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 26,536 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 26,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 23,614 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 16,993 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 14,404 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 10,639 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 7,788 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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PN58 WSY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PN58 WSY, 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 PN58 WSY registered?

PN58 WSY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is PN58 WSY safe to buy?

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