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OY58 TNJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,008 mi
Last recorded126,008 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 TNJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 126,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 122,866 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 114,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 107,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 107,844 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,015 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 98,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 89,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,215 miles

Emissions not recording on DSM

Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,569 miles

emissions to clean to get a reading off dsm machine

Fail 3 Sep 2018 65,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

emissions to clean to get a reading off dsm machine

Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,645 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 47,927 miles

Exhaust clamp cracked almost through

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small section (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper blades smear

Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,927 miles

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

Exhaust clamp cracked almost through

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded small section (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper blades smear

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,415 miles

Front both tyres cracked and worn low on shoulders

Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,453 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 25,938 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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OY58 TNJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OY58 TNJ, 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 OY58 TNJ registered?

OY58 TNJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 18 September 2008.

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