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FY58 UJX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,693 mi
Last recorded139,693 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 UJX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 139,693 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 134,782 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 126,491 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Mar 2021 123,891 miles

Central brake light missing

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Under-trays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2021 123,891 miles

Central brake light missing

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,076 miles

Centre brake light not working

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 108,110 miles

Central brake light not working

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 93,852 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension bump stops deteriorating

Under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 73,597 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front suspension bump-stops deteriorating

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Under-tray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 57,522 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 45,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,906 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 28,378 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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FY58 UJX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UJX, 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 FY58 UJX registered?

FY58 UJX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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