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AJ58 FUV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,647 mi
Last recorded121,647 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 FUV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 121,647 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,497 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 118,047 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 117,060 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 115,170 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,987 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 112,747 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 112,747 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 110,523 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 100,009 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged A (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 100,008 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged A (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,184 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 86,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,969 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,858 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,007 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,028 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 27,779 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AJ58 FUV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 AJ58 FUV, 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

How do I check the history of AJ58 FUV?

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What year was AJ58 FUV registered?

AJ58 FUV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is AJ58 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 FUV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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