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FY58 DJE

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,373 mi
Last recorded18,373 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 DJE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 18,373 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 18,074 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 17,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 16,982 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 16,981 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 16,248 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 15,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 15,176 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 14,626 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 14,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 12,579 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 10,355 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 8,577 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 8,577 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 7,717 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 6,439 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 5,594 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 3,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FY58 DJE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY58 DJE, 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

How do I check the history of FY58 DJE?

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What year was FY58 DJE registered?

FY58 DJE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is FY58 DJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 DJE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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