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FG58 WVJ

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

111,657 mi
Last recorded111,657 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 WVJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 111,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge with 2mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge with 2mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 108,368 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 96,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 80,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 72,860 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,915 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,101 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,302 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 42,621 miles

emission to clean

Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,978 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,235 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,052 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,888 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 18,928 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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FG58 WVJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FG58 WVJ, 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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What year was FG58 WVJ registered?

FG58 WVJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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The MOT history for FG58 WVJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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