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NJ58 TVE

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,294 mi
Last recorded107,294 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 TVE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,294 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 107,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Detached at top (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,964 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,630 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 87,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 87,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 81,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 81,618 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Center exhaust clamp (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 80,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm goes diagonally from front, ball joint facing down through hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 73,278 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 66,300 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2014 41,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 40,720 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 34,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,284 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,244 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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NJ58 TVE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJ58 TVE, 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 NJ58 TVE registered?

NJ58 TVE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 September 2008.

Is NJ58 TVE safe to buy?

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