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RE58 GXJ

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,465 mi
Last recorded157,465 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 GXJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 157,465 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 148,771 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor wire is broken

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

brake warning light is on

Pass 6 Oct 2023 144,293 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 140,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2022 140,820 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2021 136,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2020 132,223 miles

sill covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2020 132,223 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 126,466 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 117,883 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 111,250 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,002 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,222 miles

Brake warning lamp indicates a fault

Offside rear brake pad wear sensor wiring broken

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,300 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 28 Aug 2014 65,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,748 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 38,236 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 38,234 miles

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

emissions trigger point not met

front tyres worn heavily on outer edge

rear inner brake pads look low unable to view fully

unable to view rear coil springs fully

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,483 miles

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)

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 GXJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red 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 RE58 GXJ, 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 RE58 GXJ registered?

RE58 GXJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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