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BJ58 EXW

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

36,258 mi
Last recorded36,258 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 EXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 36,258 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 35,031 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 33,639 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 31,949 miles

Offside Rear brake pad sensor hanging down not connected to pad

Pass 5 Oct 2021 28,676 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 27,235 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 27,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 26,022 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,297 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 24,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 22,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 20,642 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 18,663 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 16,770 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,963 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 12,935 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 10,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edge side wall worn and damaged

o/s/f tyre cuts to tread area

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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BJ58 EXW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BJ58 EXW, 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 BJ58 EXW registered?

BJ58 EXW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 EXW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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