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BM58 CRM

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

174,924 mi
Last recorded174,924 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM58 CRM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 174,924 miles

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

Central Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 159,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 145,875 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Coolant leak Water pump area ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 134,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 122,436 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise early replacement. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise early replacement. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise very early replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise early replacement. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear silencer hanger bracket is missing.

Fail 2 Apr 2022 122,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise early replacement. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Advise early replacement. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise very early replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Advise early replacement. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear silencer hanger bracket is missing.

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,330 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, corroded, scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, seem low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre deformed on inner tread

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,563 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 84,758 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,777 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,274 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,604 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 46,345 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,242 miles

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

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

centre stop light not workihg

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
Full BMW 120 reliability report

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BM58 CRM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 BM58 CRM, 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 BM58 CRM registered?

BM58 CRM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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