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RJ58 HLF

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,092 mi
Last recorded116,092 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 HLF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 116,092 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Offside Front tyre perished

Fail 4 Jun 2018 116,092 miles

Front Number plate cracked

Front brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,622 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 89,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked but readible (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald in the middle of tyre which has been overinflated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite a lip on discs could do with changing same time as brake pads (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened quite A LIP on brake discs could do with changing when pads are changed (3.5.1n)

Oil leak engine has a oil leak seams to be coming from oil filter housing area ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 89,514 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked but readible (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald in the middle of tyre which has been overinflated (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened quite a lip on discs could do with changing same time as brake pads (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened quite A LIP on brake discs could do with changing when pads are changed (3.5.1n)

Oil leak engine has a oil leak seams to be coming from oil filter housing area ()

Pass 6 Oct 2014 81,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2013 61,626 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 61,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,288 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 HLF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ58 HLF, 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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RJ58 HLF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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