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BN58 OBF

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,732 mi
Last recorded84,732 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 OBF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 84,732 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 84,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 73,718 miles

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

poor image off side dip beam

Fail 14 Mar 2024 73,718 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

poor image off side dip beam

Pass 7 Mar 2023 71,923 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 71,923 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 69,934 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Feb 2022 69,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jan 2021 67,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,220 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

near side rear outer cv gater damp

Fail 6 Jan 2020 65,220 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

near side rear outer cv gater damp

Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,399 miles

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

Offside headlamp has poor beam image possibly due to condensation

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 50,202 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forwards arms (2.4.G.2)

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

os headlamp has poor image

wipers poor

Fail 9 Jan 2018 50,202 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides forwards arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

os headlamp has poor image

wipers poor

Pass 29 Nov 2016 43,761 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 43,755 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,417 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 31,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,028 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 22,123 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 16,835 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,453 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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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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BN58 OBF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN58 OBF, 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 BN58 OBF registered?

BN58 OBF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is BN58 OBF safe to buy?

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