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MJ58 FOC

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,200 mi
Last recorded122,200 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 FOC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 122,200 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 122,153 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 114,741 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 111,862 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 108,764 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 108,764 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 105,127 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,175 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 96,825 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 85,065 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 85,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 75,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 58,252 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 44,993 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 36,948 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs lipped

nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire chaffed

Pass 7 Nov 2013 34,442 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 28 Nov 2012 33,645 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,254 miles

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

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

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 FOC 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 MJ58 FOC, 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 MJ58 FOC registered?

MJ58 FOC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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