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PX58 OWY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,414 mi
Last recorded158,414 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 OWY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 158,414 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 154,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 151,668 miles

steering noisy on lock to lock check

Pass 18 Feb 2019 150,318 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 144,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid much

Pass 20 Feb 2017 137,368 miles

Central Rear Centre rear brake light inoperative

Exhaust emissions very clean and not detected by gas analyser

Pass 10 Feb 2016 126,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 118,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 110,789 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 110,785 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 100,997 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre starting to show slight wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2011 80,016 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 OWY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OWY, 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 OWY registered?

PX58 OWY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is PX58 OWY safe to buy?

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