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RJ58 DZC

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,360 mi
Last recorded117,360 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 DZC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 117,360 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL 4 AROUND. FRONT & REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH N/S & O/S. ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH BENDY. N/S & O/S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 107,197 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 100,553 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 100,553 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 98,311 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bumper slightly scratched/damaged front and rear

Pass 25 Mar 2021 91,638 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 86,705 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 82,795 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,574 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 77,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,719 miles

Front Oil leak slight. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 64,375 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,158 miles

advise nail near side rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2013 46,195 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 46,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 37,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,203 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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RJ58 DZC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RJ58 DZC, 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 RJ58 DZC registered?

RJ58 DZC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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The MOT history for RJ58 DZC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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