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AV58 JKE

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,457 mi
Last recorded71,457 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 JKE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 71,457 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 71,457 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 66,786 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damage / temporary repair (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

trims and covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2020 66,762 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2020 66,762 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 58,465 miles

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

Rear seat belts not checked due to boot being full

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 17 May 2019 58,465 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers starting to smear

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear seat belts not checked due to boot being full

advise tyres pressure warning light on

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 26 Mar 2018 52,504 miles

Engine has misfire

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and perished

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 52,504 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine has misfire

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges and perished

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,640 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 46,639 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,635 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 41,631 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 34,788 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,563 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 31,339 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,105 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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AV58 JKE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV58 JKE, 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 AV58 JKE registered?

AV58 JKE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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