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EJ58 CGK

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,701 mi
Last recorded91,701 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ58 CGK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 91,701 miles

Nearside Damage

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 86,223 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 80,778 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 80,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 77,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 72,192 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,977 miles

front number plate light is cracked and damaged can still be read

nearside and offside front brake hoses are perishing sightly

offside mirror glass discoloured can still see out of it

offside rear shock absorber is damp

offside rear tyre is bald and low on inner tread tyre is on the legal limit

oil level top up light is on

rear brake pads are starting to get low

tyre pressure light is on

Fail 11 Jan 2019 64,977 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad discs are liped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate light is cracked and damaged can still be read

nearside and offside front brake hoses are perishing sightly

offside mirror glass discoloured can still see out of it

offside rear shock absorber is damp

offside rear tyre is bald and low on inner tread tyre is on the legal limit

oil level top up light is on

rear brake pads are starting to get low

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 6 Jan 2018 56,705 miles

front number plate is cracked

nearside front mirror glass is cracked

nearside still cover is slightly damaged

offside front mirror glass is slightly discoloured

offside rear tyre is starting to get low on inner tread

service light is on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 50,779 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2016 44,543 miles

engine check light is on

front number plate is cracked and slightly damaged

nearside front door and outer still cover is slightly damaged

nearside mirror glass is cracked

offside front corner of bumper is damaged

offside front tyre is low on inner and outer tread

offside rear tyre is wearing low on inner tread and has a nail in it

service light is on

Fail 4 Jan 2016 44,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine check light is on

front number plate is cracked and slightly damaged

nearside front door and outer still cover is slightly damaged

nearside mirror glass is cracked

offside front corner of bumper is damaged

offside front tyre is low on inner and outer tread

offside rear tyre is wearing low on inner tread and has a nail in it

service light is on

Pass 6 Jan 2015 38,137 miles

front number plate is damaged

nearside outter still cover sightly damaged

offside front tyre is getting low on edges

Pass 3 Jan 2014 32,425 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

service light on

Pass 5 Jan 2013 25,804 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 19,328 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 19,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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EJ58 CGK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EJ58 CGK, 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 EJ58 CGK registered?

EJ58 CGK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 December 2008.

Is EJ58 CGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ58 CGK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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