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RJ58 OGA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,945 mi
Last recorded105,945 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 105,945 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 105,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 103,270 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 103,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 100,485 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 94,593 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 89,384 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 30 Apr 2021 76,543 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 76,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 May 2020 67,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,625 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2018 45,719 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 45,704 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 45,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 39,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 33,821 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,333 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 24,440 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 21,931 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,424 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 17,626 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 17,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OGA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OGA, 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 OGA registered?

RJ58 OGA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 November 2008.

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