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PY58 ASX

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,932 mi
Last recorded161,932 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 ASX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 161,932 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 161,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside handbrake effort low

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 154,761 miles

Nearside 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 11 Feb 2021 151,080 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 151,080 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 146,651 miles

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2019 137,278 miles

Engine covers and under body trays fitted to vehicle obscuring vision of some components at time of MOT test.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 128,746 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2018 128,746 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush connecting to coil spring lower arm marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 118,549 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 118,549 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 106,749 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre low on edge

o/s/f tyre low on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2014 90,986 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre low on edge

o/s/f tyre low on edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 69,648 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 69,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,447 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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PY58 ASX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PY58 ASX, 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 PY58 ASX registered?

PY58 ASX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 November 2008.

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