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PX58 GNF

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,983 mi
Last recorded106,983 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 GNF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 106,983 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 106,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured front subframe holding bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2024 99,515 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose center clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 96,963 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 93,849 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 91,303 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,096 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres cracking inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2019 86,886 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,440 miles

rear propshaft rubber dough nut starting to split

Pass 13 Oct 2017 72,796 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,927 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 55,203 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 44,874 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,503 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 34,502 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,429 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 16,848 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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PX58 GNF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PX58 GNF, 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 PX58 GNF registered?

PX58 GNF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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