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BJ58 URO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,667 mi
Last recorded141,667 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 URO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 141,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 133,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 130,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre starting to bald on inner edge (205/50/17v rft)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 130,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre starting to bald on inner edge (205/50/17v rft)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 126,274 miles

engine to clean for emissions result

Pass 19 Jul 2012 119,456 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 104,045 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 94,637 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 94,637 miles

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

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

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

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 URO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ58 URO, 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 BJ58 URO registered?

BJ58 URO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 December 2008.

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