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RE58 GHG

2008 BMW 120

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,327 mi
Last recorded127,327 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 GHG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 127,327 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 119,102 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 119,100 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 103,095 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 103,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 85,139 miles

Front under tray fitting

Fail 12 Oct 2019 85,135 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front under tray fitting

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 57,014 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 57,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 52,611 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 46,194 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 41,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing the screen

Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,410 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 23,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RE58 GHG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Gold 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 RE58 GHG, 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 RE58 GHG registered?

RE58 GHG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 September 2008.

Is RE58 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 GHG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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