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BN58 PJJ

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,696 mi
Last recorded157,696 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 PJJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 157,696 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 157,696 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 143,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 137,398 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 131,558 miles

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Fail 3 Dec 2021 131,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,067 miles

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 23 Nov 2019 121,638 miles

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Fail 22 Nov 2019 121,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 24 Nov 2018 108,351 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,943 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 93,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 81,558 miles

under and engine covers fitted covering components to be checked

Pass 7 Nov 2015 74,993 miles

Engine cover/tray fitted

Plastic floor covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2015 74,993 miles

Engine cover/tray fitted

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Plastic floor covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 69,062 miles

offside/nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,347 miles

Both windscreen washers deteriorating

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge, cuts in tread

Nearside rear tyre wearng low, 2-3mm, recommend replace

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge, cuts in tread

Offside rear tyre wearng low, 2-3mm, recommend replace

Pass 5 Dec 2011 38,939 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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BN58 PJJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN58 PJJ, 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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BN58 PJJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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