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SY58 NXU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

43,978 mi
Last recorded43,978 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY58 NXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 43,978 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 39,714 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad sensor wiring broken (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 39,669 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad sensor wiring broken (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 35,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 30,708 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear condensation in lamp cluster lens

Pass 14 Nov 2022 30,542 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 30,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 29,049 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 26,973 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 25,014 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 24,109 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low on outer edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 22,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2015 20,456 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 19,204 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 19,204 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 17,104 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 14,558 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 12,345 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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SY58 NXU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SY58 NXU, 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 SY58 NXU registered?

SY58 NXU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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