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AE58 DFX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,745 mi
Last recorded78,745 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DFX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 78,745 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 75,732 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 72,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 67,873 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 61,520 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 54,630 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 45,392 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 40,111 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 40,107 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 32,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 31,558 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 31,552 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 31,488 miles

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

under body trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2015 25,981 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 18,458 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2013 18,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

four non runflat tyres fitted

o/s/f damage to wing,bummper,and headlamp

Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,901 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 10,386 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 DFX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE58 DFX, 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 AE58 DFX registered?

AE58 DFX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is AE58 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 DFX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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