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AE58 DDF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,010 mi
Last recorded137,010 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DDF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 137,010 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 137,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 134,818 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 134,816 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 130,149 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 119,532 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 108,739 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2021 104,397 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,505 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 101,505 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 95,856 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 95,856 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 91,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 84,958 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 71,598 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 70,732 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,686 miles

Emissions too clean to be tested.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,936 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,803 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,821 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,333 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 28,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,244 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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AE58 DDF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AE58 DDF, 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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AE58 DDF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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