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GF58 EEX

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,313 mi
Last recorded136,313 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 EEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 136,313 miles

rear underbody axle and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2025 133,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damaged/worn into but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 133,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall damaged/worn into but not exposing any cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 128,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 123,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Park brake efficiency 17%

Fail 6 Mar 2023 123,690 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1x bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Park brake efficiency 17%

Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface lightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged shallow cuts within tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Surface lightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn at inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shallow cuts to the tread section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords shallow cuts to the tread section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear inner pads close to limit, but unable to clearly view the thickness of the pad material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,808 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))

Oil level low

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 113,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 110,352 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rearward ball joint on straight suspension lower arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,712 miles

Emissions too low to register

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 101,138 miles

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Engine, floor and sills obscured by trims and under trays

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play rearward ball joint play on limit (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 96,491 miles

Emissions too low to register

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2015 92,560 miles

Emissions too low to trigger smoke meter

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 87,546 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 85,188 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 73,897 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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GF58 EEX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GF58 EEX, 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 GF58 EEX registered?

GF58 EEX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is GF58 EEX safe to buy?

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