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MF58 RRX

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,535 mi
Last recorded137,535 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF58 RRX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 137,535 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 132,444 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 127,317 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 127,310 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 125,828 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 125,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended twisted (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 121,943 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 121,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

Underside covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 119,143 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 119,143 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 110,875 miles

Offside Front Front sus strut "Misting"

Parking brake readings low

Pass 22 Dec 2014 97,266 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,121 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,328 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,016 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 57,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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MF58 RRX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MF58 RRX, 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 MF58 RRX registered?

MF58 RRX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is MF58 RRX safe to buy?

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