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EX58 ADO

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

177,842 mi
Last recorded177,842 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 ADO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 177,842 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 168,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing to outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass fatigued (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing to outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion visable under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass fatigued (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective abit smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule where attached to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slight perishing to outer rubber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 155,746 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undercovers wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and tread grooves cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded where joined onto ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges bald and almost to cords and tread grooves cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror coating slightly defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 141,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 131,102 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 116,526 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 98,286 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,971 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 81,970 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,715 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 53,093 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 42,678 miles

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

front inner brake pads wear appear low

surface corrosion to nearside rear metal brake pipe

Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 28,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,063 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)

Offside 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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EX58 ADO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX58 ADO, 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 EX58 ADO registered?

EX58 ADO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is EX58 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX58 ADO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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