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MV58 CKX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,002 mi
Last recorded116,002 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV58 CKX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 116,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 113,351 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm, inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm, inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 113,351 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm, inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm, inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 102,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 97,321 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,890 miles

Wheel bolt missing from nearside front wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2020 87,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 81,523 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,075 miles

Rear diff leaking slightly

engine under tray fitted obscuring view/acess

Fail 9 Apr 2018 71,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively also needs securing (3.4.3)

Rear diff leaking slightly

engine under tray fitted obscuring view/acess

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2MM!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking slightly centre tread

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6MM recommend replacing/also cracking slightly on edgescentre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 53,605 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,396 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Apr 2014 36,639 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,617 miles

offside front side wall cracked

Fail 20 Apr 2012 20,538 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

advise front tyres worn on edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,538 miles

advise front tyres worn on edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,425 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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MV58 CKX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue 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 MV58 CKX, 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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MV58 CKX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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