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AJ58 GUX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,848 mi
Last recorded193,848 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 GUX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 193,848 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 193,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 187,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 179,497 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 168,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Aug 2019 155,472 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 140,360 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 140,360 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both rears shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 122,690 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,624 miles

Centre Front Engine cover fitted obscuring view to engine bay

Centre Front Engine under tray fitted obscuring view to engine

Vehicle under tray fitted both sides obscuring view to under side components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 97,801 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,003 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,607 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,335 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 215/40r18 rear tyres 245/35r18

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2011 43,538 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking along tread

n/s/f tyre cracking along tread

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2011 43,538 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking along tread

o/s/f tyre cracking along tread

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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 GUX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ58 GUX, 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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AJ58 GUX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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