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BX58 ZGF

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

135,554 mi
Last recorded135,554 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 ZGF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 135,554 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2026 135,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 126,289 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

all four tyres are worn on the edges

Fail 6 Dec 2024 126,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front fog light not working

all four tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 1 Dec 2023 118,409 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 113,314 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 113,309 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 105,600 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer rose bush has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop/dust cover insecure.

TPMS light on, signalling a fault.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both Wing Mirrors Deteriorated but still providing view to the rear. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

TPMS Lamp Lit

Fail 26 Oct 2020 102,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245-40-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Both Wing Mirrors Deteriorated but still providing view to the rear. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

TPMS Lamp Lit

Pass 30 Jul 2019 95,056 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,656 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 81,234 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 81,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 5 Aug 2016 69,967 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,276 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 60,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-40/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,201 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2013 38,033 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 25,537 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 14,344 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,023 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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BX58 ZGF 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 BX58 ZGF, 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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BX58 ZGF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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