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AK58 ONL

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,434 mi
Last recorded167,434 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ONL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 167,434 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 158,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 150,133 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central rear arm slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 142,242 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central upper arm rear bush slight movement in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 142,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement central upper arm rear bush slight movement in the bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 134,421 miles

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 124,976 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 124,976 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 118,032 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front shock absorber seized

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,075 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 104,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2017 102,565 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on min thickness (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,016 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 76,238 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,261 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on the inner edges

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,059 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 41,961 miles

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

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

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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AK58 ONL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK58 ONL, 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 AK58 ONL registered?

AK58 ONL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is AK58 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 ONL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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