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CE58 BRF

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,259 mi
Last recorded85,259 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 BRF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,259 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,916 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,871 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2015 67,592 miles

advise offside front shock dust cover adrift

Pass 24 Apr 2014 63,118 miles

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

Fail 24 Apr 2014 63,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn 3mm

Pass 29 Apr 2013 57,648 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 42,205 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,758 miles

Near side front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Jul 2011 34,714 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nsf tyre worn to limit on outer edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear wheel track bolts not set equal to each other

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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CE58 BRF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE58 BRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE58 BRF registered?

CE58 BRF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is CE58 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 BRF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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