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MJ58 NOF

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,089 mi
Last recorded104,089 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 NOF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 104,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 94,624 miles

Axle (2) brake pads wearing thin

Brake warning lamp (multi-function) illuminated

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has stress fractures present

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has a nail within outside of legal repair zone

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

The instrument display LCD TPMS warning lamp indicates a fault

The secondary bonnet catch is restricted in free movement

Fail 9 Jan 2020 94,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Axle (2) brake pads wearing thin

Brake warning lamp (multi-function) illuminated

Nearside Front tyre inner wall has stress fractures present

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre breadth of tread has a nail within outside of legal repair zone

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is damaged

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

The instrument display LCD TPMS warning lamp indicates a fault

The secondary bonnet catch is restricted in free movement

Pass 16 Oct 2018 83,607 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 83,603 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,105 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 62,009 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 52,696 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 52,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,089 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 32,010 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 23,065 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 NOF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue 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 NOF, 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 NOF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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