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PO58 WUE

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,671 mi
Last recorded46,671 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO58 WUE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 46,671 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 46,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 36,635 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 36,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 35,947 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,341 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 34,484 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 33,790 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 32,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 31,574 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 30,810 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,256 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,943 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,226 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,648 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,895 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,554 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,389 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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PO58 WUE 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 88.9%.

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 PO58 WUE, 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 PO58 WUE registered?

PO58 WUE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is PO58 WUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO58 WUE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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