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RF58 OFM

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,091 mi
Last recorded165,091 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 OFM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 165,091 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 165,091 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 157,110 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 157,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 245,843 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 245,843 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 237,991 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 237,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 142,553 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 142,553 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 136,683 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 128,518 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 121,402 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 117,047 miles

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Front Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Dec 2017 117,047 miles

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

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Front Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,661 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

covers and shields fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 95,430 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 95,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 77,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Fail 19 Dec 2014 77,008 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 20 Dec 2013 58,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips to windshield

Pass 14 Dec 2012 47,432 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 20 Dec 2011 39,600 miles

emissions trigger point not met

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 16 Dec 2011 39,596 miles

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

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

unable to view rear coil springs fully

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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RF58 OFM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF58 OFM, 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 RF58 OFM registered?

RF58 OFM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is RF58 OFM safe to buy?

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