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AE58 DFU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,469 mi
Last recorded148,469 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DFU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 148,469 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 138,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf osf in wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm and front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged chuncks of tread missing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges inner and outer and outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm and front facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsr osr rom brake callipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 129,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 125,025 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 124,486 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 118,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 110,708 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 103,454 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,771 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 87,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 77,082 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,744 miles

full inspection not carried out due to under cover fitted

Pass 15 May 2012 59,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,145 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 DFU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE58 DFU, 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 DFU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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