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RJ58 MTX

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

67,962 mi
Last recorded67,962 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 67,962 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 67,354 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 66,646 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 65,837 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 65,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 64,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 64,161 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,299 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 62,330 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 60,157 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 52,116 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 52,116 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge worn to cords (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,907 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 7 Jun 2013 29,150 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2012 22,682 miles

Emissions to low to test [this is not a fault]

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2011 15,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 15,428 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 13,742 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 MTX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 MTX, 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 RJ58 MTX registered?

RJ58 MTX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is RJ58 MTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 MTX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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