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MJ58 ERK

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,498 mi
Last recorded141,498 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 ERK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 141,498 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 136,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 136,019 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 205/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 129,840 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 120,531 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 120,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 111,924 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

underside covers fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 111,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn to inner and outer edge

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

underside covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,820 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 75,998 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,980 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 37,189 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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MJ58 ERK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MJ58 ERK, 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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MJ58 ERK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 November 2008.

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