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OV58 XUJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,685 mi
Last recorded108,685 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 XUJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 108,685 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 103,326 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 98,777 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 93,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm - Replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 88,532 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 8 Jan 2021 83,965 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,640 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2019 69,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,403 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,768 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 51,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,957 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 30 Jan 2015 38,615 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 36,122 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2013 29,005 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 6 Jan 2012 26,597 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 26,597 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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OV58 XUJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 OV58 XUJ, 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 OV58 XUJ registered?

OV58 XUJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is OV58 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 XUJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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