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VE58 XXN

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,932 mi
Last recorded93,932 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE58 XXN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 93,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 87,556 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,754 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 81,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 76,435 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,559 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,475 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very bad on inner edge almost to cord (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 63,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very bad on inner edge almost to cord (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat nav bracket removed and put on passenger seat (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 57,518 miles

both front tyres cracking in base of tread

Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very badly worn on inner edge almost to cord (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracking in base of tread

Pass 5 Dec 2014 47,869 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 41,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 34,315 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 34,314 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 26,191 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 26,191 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn excess on inner and outer sides of tread almost to ply

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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VE58 XXN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE58 XXN, 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 VE58 XXN registered?

VE58 XXN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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