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RA58 GJU

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,781 mi
Last recorded103,781 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA58 GJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 103,781 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 94,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 94,555 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working LED (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 90,119 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 85,522 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 82,250 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,923 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 74,178 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2017 67,177 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 61,262 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,597 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,727 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 6 Sep 2013 41,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,537 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 28,348 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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RA58 GJU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RA58 GJU, 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 RA58 GJU registered?

RA58 GJU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is RA58 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA58 GJU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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