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AJ58 KWT

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,151 mi
Last recorded153,151 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 KWT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 153,151 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,831 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,333 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 100,333 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 100,319 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre soft on pressure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge ....... (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 99,970 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wiring incorrectly routed and fouling anti roll bar drop link

Pass 12 Mar 2021 96,835 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,846 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,132 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 80,121 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 72,926 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 66,088 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 66,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,913 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 53,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,798 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 48,952 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,952 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,179 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,434 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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AJ58 KWT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KWT, 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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What year was AJ58 KWT registered?

AJ58 KWT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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